Can ghost shrimp live with zebra plecos?
Verdict
No
No. Ghost shrimp and zebra plecos should not share a tank. A zebra pleco is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA zebra pleco is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 79–82°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ghost shrimp | Zebra pleco | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82 °F | 79–88 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for ghost shrimp
Mystery snailYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Ramshorn snailYes
Amano shrimpYes
CorydorasYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Better tank mates for zebra plecos
Questions
Can ghost shrimp live with zebra plecos?
No. Ghost shrimp and zebra plecos should not share a tank. A zebra pleco is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and zebra plecos?
79–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.
What size tank do ghost shrimp and zebra plecos need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the zebra pleco. Add space for each extra fish.







