Can Amano Shrimp Live With Angelfish?
No, adult angelfish eat amano shrimp. A 2-inch shrimp fits in an angelfish mouth and becomes a snack.
Why
- Amano shrimp grow to 2 inches. Angelfish grow to 6 inches long and 8 inches tall, with mouths wide enough to swallow a shrimp whole.
- While a juvenile angelfish might ignore shrimp, the angel grows fast and the predation risk increases every month.
- Shrimp are vulnerable during molting. An angelfish will target a freshly molted shrimp with no defensive shell.
What could go wrong
The angelfish will eat the shrimp one by one over weeks, and you will find empty shells before you realize what is happening.
If you keep them in separate tanks
Sized for the 30 gallon minimum this pairing needs. Affiliate links — we earn a small commission if you buy through them.
AquaClear 70 Power Filter
Oversized filtration is what lets you stock two species together without water quality crashing. Rated for a tank slightly larger than the 30 gallon minimum.
Eheim Jager 200W Thermostat Heater
Holds a steady temperature inside the 76-80°F window both species need.
API Freshwater Master Test Kit
Keep ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in check. Two-species tanks have more bioload and less margin for error than single-species setups.
Better pairings to consider
Amano shrimp do well with neon tetras in a planted tank. Angelfish do well with bristlenose plecos in a 55-gallon setup.
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