Tank mate check
Can Amano Shrimp and Guppy live together?
Verdict: Yes
Yes. Amano Shrimp and Guppy pass the temperament and water checks, so they can share a tank.
Why
The same temperament, water and known-conflict checks the MyAquaLog compatibility tool runs.
- Both species are peaceful. Amano Shrimp is rated peaceful, Guppy peaceful.
- Temperature overlap 72-78°F.
- pH overlap 6.8-7.5.
- Amano Shrimp sets the floor at 5 gallons on its own. Size up from there for both groups.
- Keep Amano Shrimp in a group of 3 or more.
- Keep Guppy in a group of 3 or more.
Side by side
| Amano Shrimp | Guppy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperature | 65-78°F (18-26°C) | 72-82°F (22-28°C) |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 | 6.8-7.8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Bottom | Top |
| Group size | 3 or more together | 3 or more together |
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Other pairings
More Amano Shrimp pairings
- Angelfish no
- Betta Fish with caution
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cardinal Tetra with caution
- Cherry Shrimp yes
- Corydoras Catfish yes
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish no
- Harlequin Rasbora yes
- Kuhli Loach yes
- Molly Fish yes
- Mystery Snail with caution
- Neon Tetra yes
- Nerite Snail yes
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus yes
- Platy yes
- Plecostomus yes
- Rummy Nose Tetra yes
- Siamese Algae Eater yes
More Guppy pairings
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish no
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cardinal Tetra no
- Cherry Shrimp yes
- Corydoras Catfish yes
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish no
- Harlequin Rasbora yes
- Kuhli Loach with caution
- Molly Fish yes
- Mystery Snail yes
- Neon Tetra with caution
- Nerite Snail yes
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus yes
- Platy yes
- Plecostomus yes
- Rummy Nose Tetra with caution
- Siamese Algae Eater yes