Can amano shrimp live with peacock cichlids?
Verdict
No
No. Amano shrimp and peacock cichlids should not share a tank. A peacock cichlid is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA peacock cichlid is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
- Watch outDifferent water: amano shrimp want pH 6.5–7.5, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.
What works
- Both are fine at 76–80°F.
- They use different parts of the tank: amano shrimp the bottom, peacock cichlids the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Amano shrimp | Peacock cichlid | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80 °F | 76–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 7.8–8.6 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Groups of 4+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for amano shrimp
Better tank mates for peacock cichlids
MollyYes
Electric yellow cichlidYes
Firemouth cichlidYes
Blue gouramiYes
OscarYes
Chinese algae eaterYes
All peacock cichlid tank mates
Questions
Can amano shrimp live with peacock cichlids?
No. Amano shrimp and peacock cichlids should not share a tank. A peacock cichlid is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What temperature suits both amano shrimp and peacock cichlids?
76–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F.
What size tank do amano shrimp and peacock cichlids need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the peacock cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.