Can Opaline Gourami live with Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Opaline Gourami is 6.0× the length of Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp — easily mouth-sized, and anything that fits in the mouth is a predator.
- Opaline Gourami is not on the verified shrimp-safe list, so we will not recommend it over a breeding Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp colony. It may well be fine — it simply has not been confirmed by a source, and an unverified guess is not worth the colony.
Side-by-side
| Opaline Gourami | Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 65–78°F |
| pH | 6–8.5 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 4–14 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Opaline Gourami (to keep Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp):
- Brilliant Rasbora — 4", peaceful
- Clown Rasbora — 4", peaceful
- Croaking Gourami — 3", peaceful
Instead of Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp (to keep Opaline Gourami):
- Ghost Shrimp — 1.5", peaceful
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm 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.
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