Can ghost shrimp live with apistogramma?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Ghost shrimp and apistogramma can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

Ghost shrimp65–82°F · pH 7–8

Apistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Watch outApistogramma will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give ghost shrimp somewhere to hide.

What works

Both are fine at 75–82°F.

Water side by side

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

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Ghost shrimp	Apistogramma
Temperature	65–82 °F	75–84 °F
pH	7–8	5–7
Adult size	1.5 in	3.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Groups of 3+	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for ghost shrimp

All ghost shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for apistogramma

All apistogramma tank mates

Questions

Can ghost shrimp live with apistogramma?

Yes, with care. Ghost shrimp and apistogramma can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and apistogramma?

75–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do ghost shrimp and apistogramma need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the apistogramma. Add space for each extra fish.