Can Licorice Gourami live with Flower Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Licorice Gourami wants 4–6 but Flower Shrimp wants 6.5–7.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Licorice Gourami wants 0–4 dGH but Flower Shrimp wants 5–12 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Licorice Gourami | Flower Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 68–79°F |
| pH | 4–6 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 0–4 dGH | 5–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.4" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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