Can Sparkling Gourami live with Tangerine Tiger Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Sparkling Gourami is not on the verified shrimp-safe list, so we will not recommend it over a breeding Tangerine Tiger Shrimp colony. It may well be fine — it simply has not been confirmed by a source, and an unverified guess is not worth the colony.
- Almost no shared temperature: Sparkling Gourami wants 76–82°F and Tangerine Tiger Shrimp wants 68–76°F, so only 76°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- Sparkling Gourami will eat Tangerine Tiger Shrimp shrimplets. The colony still grows if there is moss or another dense hiding place for the babies.
Sweet spot: both do well at 76–76°F and pH 6–6.8 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Sparkling Gourami | Tangerine Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–82°F | 68–76°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–12 dGH | 3–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 5 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
Where to buy
- Sparkling Gourami: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm 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.
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