Can ghost shrimp live with yellow labs?
Verdict
No
No. Ghost shrimp and yellow labs should not share a tank. An electric yellow cichlid is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn electric yellow cichlid is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–82°F.
- pH 7.8–8 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ghost shrimp | Electric yellow cichlid | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82 °F | 75–82 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 7.8–8.6 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 40 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | All levels |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Groups of 4+ |
| 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 yellow labs
MollyYes
Mystery snailYes
Peacock cichlidYes
Boesemani rainbowfishYes
Blue gouramiYes
Firemouth cichlidYes
All electric yellow cichlid tank mates
Questions
Can ghost shrimp live with yellow labs?
No. Ghost shrimp and yellow labs should not share a tank. An electric yellow cichlid is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and yellow labs?
75–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.
What size tank do ghost shrimp and yellow labs need together?
At least 40 gal, set by the electric yellow cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.

