Can angelfish live with amano shrimp?

Verdict
No

No. Angelfish and amano shrimp should not share a tank. Angelfish hunt shrimp. Adult amano shrimp will be eaten.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Amano shrimpAmano shrimp70–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–80°Angelfish 76–84°Amano shrimp 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Amano shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inAmano shrimp · 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

AngelfishAmano shrimp
Temperature76–84 °F70–80 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size6.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with amano shrimp?

No. Angelfish and amano shrimp should not share a tank. Angelfish hunt shrimp. Adult amano shrimp will be eaten.

What temperature suits both angelfish and amano shrimp?

76–80 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, amano shrimp need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and amano shrimp need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the angelfish. Add space for each extra fish.