Can amano shrimp live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for amano shrimp.

Amano shrimpAmano shrimp70–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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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 inChinese algae eater · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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 shrimpChinese algae eater
Temperature70–80 °F74–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56–8
Adult size2.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

All chinese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can amano shrimp live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for amano shrimp.

What temperature suits both amano shrimp and chinese algae eaters?

74–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do amano shrimp and chinese algae eaters need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.