Can Painted Fire Red Shrimp live with Sparkling Gourami?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Painted Fire Red Shrimp wants 65–75°F but Sparkling Gourami wants 76–82°F.
- Sparkling Gourami leaves adult Painted Fire Red Shrimp alone but eats the babies — the colony survives with plenty of cover.
Side-by-side
| Painted Fire Red Shrimp | Sparkling Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–75°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 6–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 2–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 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: An adjustable heater → Chewy
Where to buy
- Painted Fire Red Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Sparkling 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 Painted Fire Red Shrimp · …with Sparkling Gourami