Can amano shrimp live with mollies?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

Amano shrimp70–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Molly72–82°F · pH 7.5–8.5

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.
Watch outMollies will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.

What works

Both are fine at 72–80°F.
They use different parts of the tank: amano shrimp the bottom, mollies the top.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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 shrimp	Molly
Temperature	70–80 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6.5–7.5	7.5–8.5
Adult size	2.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Top
Group	Groups of 3+	Groups of 3+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for mollies

All molly tank mates

Questions

Can amano shrimp live with mollies?

Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What temperature suits both amano shrimp and mollies?

72–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, mollies need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do amano shrimp and mollies need together?

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