Can amano shrimp live with sparkling gouramis?
Verdict
Yes
Yes. Amano shrimp and sparkling gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–80°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.
Why it 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, sparkling gouramis the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Amano shrimp | Sparkling gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Top |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Groups of 4+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for amano shrimp
Cherry shrimpYes
Neon tetraYes
Mystery snailYes
CorydorasYes
Serpae tetraYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Better tank mates for sparkling gouramis
All sparkling gourami tank mates
Questions
Can amano shrimp live with sparkling gouramis?
Yes. Amano shrimp and sparkling gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–80°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.
What temperature suits both amano shrimp and sparkling gouramis?
72–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do amano shrimp and sparkling gouramis need together?
At least 10 gal, set by the amano shrimp. Add space for each extra fish.





