Can goldfish live with ghost shrimp?

Verdict
No

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

GoldfishGoldfish60–74°F · pH 7–8 Ghost shrimpGhost shrimp65–82°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 65–74°Goldfish 60–74°Ghost shrimp 65–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Goldfish 7–8Ghost shrimp 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Goldfish · 10 inGhost shrimp · 1.5 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

GoldfishGhost shrimp
Temperature60–74 °F65–82 °F
pH7–87–8
Adult size10.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank40 gal5 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 ghost shrimp

All ghost shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can goldfish live with ghost shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both goldfish and ghost shrimp?

65–74 °F. Goldfish need 60–74 °F, ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F.

What size tank do goldfish and ghost shrimp need together?

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