Can amano shrimp live with dwarf gouramis?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Dwarf gouramis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outDwarf gouramis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: amano shrimp the bottom, dwarf gouramis the top.
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Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Amano shrimp | Dwarf gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Top |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for amano shrimp
Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis
Questions
Can amano shrimp live with dwarf gouramis?
Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Dwarf gouramis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.
What temperature suits both amano shrimp and dwarf gouramis?
72–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do amano shrimp and dwarf gouramis need together?
At least 10 gal, set by the amano shrimp. Add space for each extra fish.












