Can ghost shrimp live with clown loaches?
Verdict
No
No. Ghost shrimp and clown loaches should not share a tank. A clown loach is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA clown loach is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
- Watch outClown loaches grow to 8 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for ghost shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 77–82°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ghost shrimp | Clown loach | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82 °F | 77–86 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 8.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Groups of 5+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for ghost shrimp
Mystery snailYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Ramshorn snailYes
Amano shrimpYes
CorydorasYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Better tank mates for clown loaches
Questions
Can ghost shrimp live with clown loaches?
No. Ghost shrimp and clown loaches should not share a tank. A clown loach is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and clown loaches?
77–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.
What size tank do ghost shrimp and clown loaches need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the clown loach. Add space for each extra fish.