Can Amano Shrimp Live With Goldfish?
Maybe, with caveats , amano shrimp and goldfish overlap on temperature and pH, but goldfish may eat juvenile shrimp and are too large for adults to fear.
Why
- Goldfish are coldwater (65-72F) while amano shrimp prefer tropical temperatures (70-80F), so the overlap is narrow at 70-72F.
- Amano shrimp do best in slightly warmer water; at 70-72F they will survive but are less active and feed less eagerly.
- Goldfish are opportunistic omnivores and will pick at anything small enough to fit in their mouth, including baby shrimp.
- Adult amano shrimp (2-3 inches) are too large for a goldfish to swallow, but a goldfish may still nip or harass them.
What could go wrong
A goldfish that is large enough to be territorial may chase a shrimp until it exhausts itself or gets injured on decor.
Gear for a shared tank
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 70-72°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 are better paired with tropical community fish in a heated tank rather than with goldfish in a coldwater setup.
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