Can cherry shrimp live with honey gouramis?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and honey gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Honey gouramis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.

Cherry shrimpCherry shrimp65–80°F · pH 6.5–8 Honey gouramiHoney gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry shrimp · 1.5 inHoney gourami · 2 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Cherry shrimpHoney gourami
Temperature65–80 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–86–7.5
Adult size1.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Questions

Can cherry shrimp live with honey gouramis?

Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and honey gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Honey 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 honey gouramis?

72–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, honey gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do cherry shrimp and honey gouramis need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the honey gourami. Add space for each extra fish.