Can cherry shrimp live with african cichlids?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry shrimp and african cichlids get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Cherry shrimpCherry shrimp65–80°F · pH 6.5–8 African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Cherry shrimp 65–80°African cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8Cherry shrimp 6.5–8African cichlid 7.8–8.6
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry shrimp · 1.5 inAfrican cichlid · 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

Cherry shrimpAfrican cichlid
Temperature65–80 °F75–82 °F
pH6.5–87.8–8.6
Adult size1.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atBottomAll levels
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for african cichlids

All african cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can cherry shrimp live with african cichlids?

Yes. Cherry shrimp and african cichlids get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and african cichlids?

75–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, african cichlids need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do cherry shrimp and african cichlids need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.