Can Painted Fire Red Shrimp live with Croaking Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Croaking Gourami will eat adult Painted Fire Red Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
Side-by-side
| Painted Fire Red Shrimp | Croaking Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–75°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 6–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 3" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Painted Fire Red 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 Painted Fire Red Shrimp):
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- 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
Where to buy
- Painted Fire Red 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 Painted Fire Red Shrimp · …with Croaking Gourami