Can discus live with ghost shrimp?
Verdict
No
No. Discus and ghost shrimp should not share a tank. A discus is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA discus is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
- Watch outThey only share 82°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
- Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
What works
- They use different parts of the tank: discus the mid, ghost shrimp the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Discus | Ghost shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88 °F | 65–82 °F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 6.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 5+ | Groups of 3+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for discus
Better tank mates for ghost shrimp
Mystery snailYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Ramshorn snailYes
Amano shrimpYes
CorydorasYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Questions
Can discus live with ghost shrimp?
No. Discus and ghost shrimp should not share a tank. A discus is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What temperature suits both discus and ghost shrimp?
82–82 °F. Discus need 82–88 °F, ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F.
What size tank do discus and ghost shrimp need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the discus. Add space for each extra fish.