Can amano shrimp live with flowerhorns?
Verdict
No
No. Amano shrimp and flowerhorns should not share a tank. Flowerhorns hunt shrimp. Adult amano shrimp will be eaten.
What to watch
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns hunt shrimp. Adult amano shrimp will be eaten.
- Watch outThey only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
- Watch outFlowerhorns grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for amano shrimp.
What works
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: amano shrimp the bottom, flowerhorns the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Amano shrimp | Flowerhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80 °F | 80–89 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for amano shrimp
Questions
Can amano shrimp live with flowerhorns?
No. Amano shrimp and flowerhorns should not share a tank. Flowerhorns hunt shrimp. Adult amano shrimp will be eaten.
What temperature suits both amano shrimp and flowerhorns?
80–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, flowerhorns need 80–89 °F.
What size tank do amano shrimp and flowerhorns need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.