Can Oolong Shrimp live with Croaking Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Croaking Gourami will eat adult Oolong Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 72°F.
- No overlapping water hardness: Oolong Shrimp wants 0–4 dGH but Croaking Gourami wants 5–15 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Oolong Shrimp | Croaking Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 62–72°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 | 6–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 0–4 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.2" | 3" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Oolong Shrimp (to keep Croaking 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
Instead of Croaking Gourami (to keep Oolong 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
Where to buy
- Oolong 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 Oolong Shrimp · …with Croaking Gourami