Can Moonlight Gourami live with Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Moonlight Gourami will eat adult Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 77–78°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7.5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Moonlight Gourami | Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 77–86°F | 65–78°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7.5 dGH | 4–14 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Moonlight Gourami (to keep Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp (to keep Moonlight Gourami):
- 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
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Moonlight Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Yellow Neocaridina 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 Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp