Can ghost shrimp live with arowanas?
Verdict
No
No. Ghost shrimp and arowanas should not share a tank. Arowanas hunt shrimp. Adult ghost shrimp will be eaten.
What to watch
- Deal breakerArowanas hunt shrimp. Adult ghost shrimp will be eaten.
- Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
- Watch outArowanas grow to 36 inches and need 250 gallons, far more than a tank set up for ghost shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–82°F.
- They use different parts of the tank: ghost shrimp the bottom, arowanas the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ghost shrimp | Silver arowana | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82 °F | 75–86 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 36.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 250 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Top |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for ghost shrimp
Mystery snailYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Ramshorn snailYes
Amano shrimpYes
CorydorasYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Questions
Can ghost shrimp live with arowanas?
No. Ghost shrimp and arowanas should not share a tank. Arowanas hunt shrimp. Adult ghost shrimp will be eaten.
What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and arowanas?
75–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, arowanas need 75–86 °F.
What size tank do ghost shrimp and arowanas need together?
At least 250 gal, set by the silver arowana. Add space for each extra fish.