Can ghost shrimp live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Ghost shrimp and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for ghost shrimp.

Ghost shrimpGhost shrimp65–82°F · pH 7–8 Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–80°Ghost shrimp 65–82°Chinese algae eater 74–80°
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

Ghost shrimp · 1.5 inChinese algae eater · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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 shrimpChinese algae eater
Temperature65–82 °F74–80 °F
pH7–86–8
Adult size1.5 in10.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for ghost shrimp

All ghost shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

All chinese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can ghost shrimp live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, with care. Ghost shrimp and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for ghost shrimp.

What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and chinese algae eaters?

74–80 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do ghost shrimp and chinese algae eaters need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.