Can Moonlight Gourami live with Blue Tiger Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Moonlight Gourami will eat adult Blue Tiger Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping temperature: Moonlight Gourami wants 77–86°F but Blue Tiger Shrimp wants 65–75°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7.5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Moonlight Gourami | Blue Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 77–86°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 5.8–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7.5 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Moonlight Gourami (to keep Blue Tiger Shrimp):
- Pygmy Cory — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Blue Tiger Shrimp (to keep Moonlight Gourami):
- Flower Shrimp — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Amano Shrimp — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Moonlight Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Tiger Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Moonlight Gourami · …with Blue Tiger Shrimp