Can Amano Shrimp Live With Honey Gourami?
Amano Shrimp and Honey Gourami are compatible. Temperature overlap 74–80°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 10 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Amano Shrimp | Honey Gourami | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80°F | 74–82°F | 74–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2" | 2" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 10 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore/Detritivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Amano Shrimp + Honey Gourami
To keep Amano Shrimp and Honey Gourami together, you need at minimum a 10 gallon tank. Amano Shrimp should be kept in a school of 5+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
Amano shrimp, named after legendary aquascaper Takashi Amano, are the best algae-eating shrimp available. They are larger than cherry shrimp and voraciously consume hair algae, soft green algae, and leftover food. They do not breed in freshwater.
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Trichogaster chuna
Honey gouramis are the gentlest gourami species — even more peaceful than their larger dwarf gourami relatives. Males display a warm honey-gold coloration that deepens to rich amber when breeding. At only 2 inches, they are perfect for nano community tanks. They are also significantly hardier than dwarf gouramis, which suffer from the iridovirus (DGIV).
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