Can angelfish live with cherry shrimp?

Verdict
No

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

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Cherry shrimpCherry shrimp65–80°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–80°Angelfish 76–84°Cherry shrimp 65–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Cherry shrimp 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inCherry shrimp · 1.5 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

AngelfishCherry shrimp
Temperature76–84 °F65–80 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size6.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with cherry shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both angelfish and cherry shrimp?

76–80 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and cherry shrimp need together?

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