Can ghost shrimp live with honey gouramis?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Ghost shrimp and honey gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Honey gouramis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give ghost shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outHoney gouramis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give ghost shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–82°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: ghost shrimp the bottom, honey gouramis the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ghost shrimp | Honey gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Top |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Alone or in pairs |
| 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 honey gouramis
Questions
Can ghost shrimp live with honey gouramis?
Yes, with care. Ghost shrimp and honey gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Honey gouramis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give ghost shrimp somewhere to hide.
What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and honey gouramis?
72–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, honey gouramis need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do ghost shrimp and honey gouramis need together?
At least 10 gal, set by the honey gourami. Add space for each extra fish.






