Can amano shrimp live with cardinal tetras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and cardinal tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Cardinal tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.

Amano shrimpAmano shrimp70–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Cardinal tetraCardinal tetra76–84°F · pH 4.6–7

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–80°Amano shrimp 70–80°Cardinal tetra 76–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Amano shrimp · 2 inCardinal tetra · 2 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 shrimpCardinal tetra
Temperature70–80 °F76–84 °F
pH6.5–7.54.6–7
Adult size2.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for cardinal tetras

All cardinal tetra tank mates

Questions

Can amano shrimp live with cardinal tetras?

Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and cardinal tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Cardinal tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.

What temperature suits both amano shrimp and cardinal tetras?

76–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, cardinal tetras need 76–84 °F.

What size tank do amano shrimp and cardinal tetras need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the cardinal tetra. Add space for each extra fish.