Can Opaline Gourami live with Wine Red Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Opaline Gourami will eat adult Wine Red Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 72°F.
- No overlapping water hardness: Opaline Gourami wants 5–20 dGH but Wine Red Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Opaline Gourami | Wine Red Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 62–72°F |
| pH | 6–8.5 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Opaline Gourami (to keep Wine Red Shrimp):
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Wine Red Shrimp (to keep Opaline 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
- Opaline Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Wine Red 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 Opaline Gourami · …with Wine Red Shrimp