Can ghost shrimp live with flowerhorns?
Verdict
No
No. Ghost shrimp and flowerhorns should not share a tank. Flowerhorns hunt shrimp. Adult ghost shrimp will be eaten.
What to watch
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns hunt shrimp. Adult ghost shrimp will be eaten.
- Watch outFlowerhorns grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for ghost shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 80–82°F.
- pH 7–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: ghost shrimp the bottom, flowerhorns the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ghost shrimp | Flowerhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82 °F | 80–89 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| 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 flowerhorns?
No. Ghost shrimp and flowerhorns should not share a tank. Flowerhorns hunt shrimp. Adult ghost shrimp will be eaten.
What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and flowerhorns?
80–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, flowerhorns need 80–89 °F.
What size tank do ghost shrimp and flowerhorns need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.