Can cherry shrimp live with blue gouramis?
Verdict
No
No. Cherry shrimp and blue gouramis should not share a tank. A blue gourami is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA blue gourami is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–80°F.
- pH 6.5–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, blue gouramis the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Blue gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–8 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Top |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for cherry shrimp
Mystery snailYes
CorydorasYes
Kuhli loachYes
Amano shrimpYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Better tank mates for blue gouramis
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with blue gouramis?
No. Cherry shrimp and blue gouramis should not share a tank. A blue gourami is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and blue gouramis?
72–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and blue gouramis need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the blue gourami. Add space for each extra fish.




