Can amano shrimp live with kissing gouramis?
Verdict
No
No. Amano shrimp and kissing gouramis should not share a tank. A kissing gourami is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA kissing gourami is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
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, kissing gouramis the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Amano shrimp | Kissing gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6–8 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 10.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for amano shrimp
Better tank mates for kissing gouramis
All kissing gourami tank mates
Questions
Can amano shrimp live with kissing gouramis?
No. Amano shrimp and kissing gouramis should not share a tank. A kissing gourami is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What temperature suits both amano shrimp and kissing gouramis?
72–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do amano shrimp and kissing gouramis need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the kissing gourami. Add space for each extra fish.













