Compatibility brief
Can Amano Shrimp live with Dwarf Gourami?
Caution. Check the issues below before buying.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
60L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 60L (larger active fish often want more length).
Adult Amano Shrimp usually get on fine with Dwarf Gourami, but the young get eaten, so don't expect the colony to grow.
Assessment details
Dwarf Gourami will eat shrimplets
Top issueAdult Amano Shrimp usually coexist with Dwarf Gourami in planted tanks, but offspring are eaten — expect the colony to hold steady or shrink, not grow.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Dwarf Gourami will eat shrimplets”
Dwarf Gourami will eat shrimplets
- LiveAquaria. Japonica / Amano shrimp (care profile)
Primary: major retailer invertebrate care page: temperature, pH, tank size, algae use, and tank-mate safety. Copy uses Caridina japonica; current valid name for the hobby Amano is C. multidentata. Treat the care numbers as a practical anchor, not a taxonomic guarantee.
- FishBase. Caridina multidentata
Secondary: current scientific name and range context; compare with invertebrate-keeper guides when breeding or species confirmation matters.
- Seriously Fish. Trichogaster lalius
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Trichogaster lalius
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Trichogaster lalius
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
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Plan further
Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: medium. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Amano Shrimp): Typical care sources — trade names for this fish get mixed up, so verify the ID before you buy.