Can amano shrimp live with glofish?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and glofish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Glofish will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outGlofish 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, glofish the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Amano shrimp | GloFish tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80 °F | 72–80 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 15 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for amano shrimp
Better tank mates for glofish
Questions
Can amano shrimp live with glofish?
Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and glofish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Glofish 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 glofish?
72–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.
What size tank do amano shrimp and glofish need together?
At least 15 gal, set by the glofish tetra. Add space for each extra fish.










