Can Pinto Shrimp live with Croaking Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Croaking Gourami will eat adult Pinto Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5–6 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Pinto Shrimp | Croaking Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 6–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–6 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 3" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Pinto Shrimp (to keep Croaking 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
Instead of Croaking Gourami (to keep Pinto Shrimp):
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Harlequin Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Pinto Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Croaking Gourami: 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 Pinto Shrimp · …with Croaking Gourami