Can amano shrimp live with fancy goldfish?
Verdict
No
No. Amano shrimp and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. A fancy goldfish is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA fancy goldfish is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 70–74°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Amano shrimp | Fancy goldfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80 °F | 65–74 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | All levels |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for amano shrimp
Better tank mates for fancy goldfish
Questions
Can amano shrimp live with fancy goldfish?
No. Amano shrimp and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. A fancy goldfish is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What temperature suits both amano shrimp and fancy goldfish?
70–74 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, fancy goldfish need 65–74 °F.
What size tank do amano shrimp and fancy goldfish need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the fancy goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.













