Can tiger barbs live with amano shrimp?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Tiger barbs and amano shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. Tiger barbs will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outTiger barbs will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: tiger barbs the mid, amano shrimp the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Tiger barb | Amano shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–81 °F | 70–80 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 3.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Groups of 3+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for tiger barbs
Better tank mates for amano shrimp
Questions
Can tiger barbs live with amano shrimp?
Yes, with care. Tiger barbs and amano shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. Tiger barbs will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.
What temperature suits both tiger barbs and amano shrimp?
72–80 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, amano shrimp need 70–80 °F.
What size tank do tiger barbs and amano shrimp need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the tiger barb. Add space for each extra fish.