Can Thick-lipped Gourami live with White Glove Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Thick-lipped Gourami will eat adult White Glove Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- No overlapping pH: Thick-lipped Gourami wants 6.5–7.6 but White Glove Shrimp wants 7.8–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Thick-lipped Gourami wants 6–7.5 dGH but White Glove Shrimp wants 8–18 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Thick-lipped Gourami | White Glove Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7.5 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Thick-lipped Gourami (to keep White Glove Shrimp):
- 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
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of White Glove Shrimp (to keep Thick-lipped 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
- Thick-lipped Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- White Glove 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 Thick-lipped Gourami · …with White Glove Shrimp