Can tiger barbs live with ghost shrimp?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Tiger barbs and ghost shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. Tiger barbs will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give ghost shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outTiger barbs will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give ghost shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–81°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: tiger barbs the mid, ghost shrimp the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Tiger barb | Ghost shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–81 °F | 65–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 3.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal | 5 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 ghost shrimp
Mystery snailYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Ramshorn snailYes
Amano shrimpYes
CorydorasYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Questions
Can tiger barbs live with ghost shrimp?
Yes, with care. Tiger barbs and ghost shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. Tiger barbs will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give ghost shrimp somewhere to hide.
What temperature suits both tiger barbs and ghost shrimp?
72–81 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F.
What size tank do tiger barbs and ghost shrimp need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the tiger barb. Add space for each extra fish.