The ghost shrimp (Palaemonetes paludosus) is a peaceful shrimp that grows to about 1.5 inches and spends its time near the bottom. Keep at least 3 together, in a tank of 5 gallons or more, at 65–82°F and pH 7–8.
5 galsmallest tank
1.5″adult size
65–82°Ftemperature
7–8pH
3+group size
Peacefultemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕Paradise fish: Paradise fish is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Ghost shrimp.
- ✕Convict cichlid: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Kuhli loach: Ghost shrimp and Kuhli loach prefer different water (pH 7–8 vs 5.5–6.5).
- ✕Pea puffer: Pea puffer is aggressive and best kept alone.
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.