Can cherry shrimp live with dwarf gouramis?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Dwarf gouramis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outDwarf gouramis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry 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: cherry shrimp the bottom, dwarf gouramis the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Dwarf gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| 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 dwarf gouramis
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with dwarf gouramis?
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Dwarf gouramis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and dwarf gouramis?
72–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and dwarf gouramis need together?
At least 10 gal, set by the dwarf gourami. Add space for each extra fish.