Can Dwarf Gourami Live With Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Dwarf Gourami needs 6.0–7.5, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp needs 8.1–8.4.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Dwarf Gourami | Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 75–81°F | 77–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 8.1–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3.5" | 2.4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 11 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
beginnerpeaceful11+ gal
The Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) is a beginner freshwater species known for its blue-red striped (male), silver (female) coloration. Colorful. Top to Mid.
Full care guide →Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk)
Lysmata amboinensis
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk) (Lysmata amboinensis) is a beginner saltwater species known for its red-orange, white dorsal stripe, white antennae coloration. Cleans parasites off fish. Surfaces.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Dwarf Gourami:
For Cleaner Shrimp (Skunk):
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