Can goldfish live with amano shrimp?

Verdict
No

No. Goldfish and amano shrimp should not share a tank. A goldfish is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.

GoldfishGoldfish60–74°F · pH 7–8 Amano shrimpAmano shrimp70–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 70–74°Goldfish 60–74°Amano shrimp 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Goldfish 7–8Amano shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Goldfish · 10 inAmano shrimp · 2 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

GoldfishAmano shrimp
Temperature60–74 °F70–80 °F
pH7–86.5–7.5
Adult size10.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank40 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atAll levelsBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for goldfish

All goldfish tank mates

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can goldfish live with amano shrimp?

No. Goldfish and amano shrimp should not share a tank. A goldfish is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.

What temperature suits both goldfish and amano shrimp?

70–74 °F. Goldfish need 60–74 °F, amano shrimp need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do goldfish and amano shrimp need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.