Compatibility brief
Can Ghost Shrimp live with Harlequin Rasbora?
Caution. Check the issues below before buying.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.
60L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 60L (larger active fish often want more length).
Temperament gap (semi-aggressive vs peaceful) — needs space, structure, and careful observation, not a “drop and forget” mix.
Assessment details
Data or identification limits
Top issueAt least one fish has common trade or ID ambiguity, so the numbers here may not match the individual in the shop.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
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Data or identification limits
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Ghost Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
- •Harlequin Rasbora should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- Aquarium Co-Op. Ghost Shrimp Care
Primary: retailer care guide acknowledging the semi-aggressive behaviour and mixed-species trade name.
- Practical Fishkeeping. Ghost Shrimp Profile
Secondary: covers the predation risk against small fish and the trade-name ambiguity.
- Seriously Fish. Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Supports: aquarium size, water chemistry, temperament and compatibility (primary care reference).
- FishBase. Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Supports: taxonomy and wild maximum size — translate to tank stocking, not a target number.
- Wikipedia. Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Supports: general species background and common-name orientation only.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Ghost Shrimp + Harlequin Rasbora
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 (Ghost Shrimp): Typical care sources — trade names for this fish get mixed up, so verify the ID before you buy.