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Can ghost shrimp live with rams?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Ghost shrimp and rams can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

Ghost shrimp

Ghost shrimp65–82°F · pH 7–8

German blue ram

German blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Watch outRams will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give ghost shrimp somewhere to hide.

What works

Both are fine at 80–82°F.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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 shrimp	German blue ram
Temperature	65–82 °F	80–86 °F
pH	7–8	5–7
Adult size	1.5 in	2.5 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Groups of 3+	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

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Questions

Can ghost shrimp live with rams?

Yes, with care. Ghost shrimp and rams can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and rams?

80–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, rams need 80–86 °F.

What size tank do ghost shrimp and rams need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the german blue ram. Add space for each extra fish.