Can amano shrimp live with african cichlids?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and african cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: amano shrimp want pH 6.5–7.5, african cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.

Amano shrimpAmano shrimp70–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Amano shrimp 70–80°African cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Amano shrimp 6.5–7.5African cichlid 7.8–8.6
No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

Amano shrimp · 2 inAfrican cichlid · 5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Amano shrimpAfrican cichlid
Temperature70–80 °F75–82 °F
pH6.5–7.57.8–8.6
Adult size2.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atBottomAll levels
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for african cichlids

All african cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can amano shrimp live with african cichlids?

Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and african cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: amano shrimp want pH 6.5–7.5, african cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.

What temperature suits both amano shrimp and african cichlids?

75–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, african cichlids need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do amano shrimp and african cichlids need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.