Can cherry shrimp live with arowanas?
Verdict
No
No. Cherry shrimp and arowanas should not share a tank. Arowanas hunt shrimp. Adult cherry shrimp will be eaten.
What to watch
- Deal breakerArowanas hunt shrimp. Adult cherry shrimp will be eaten.
- Watch outArowanas grow to 36 inches and need 250 gallons, far more than a tank set up for cherry shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, arowanas the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Silver arowana | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 75–86 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 36.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 250 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Top |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for cherry shrimp
Mystery snailYes
CorydorasYes
Kuhli loachYes
Amano shrimpYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with arowanas?
No. Cherry shrimp and arowanas should not share a tank. Arowanas hunt shrimp. Adult cherry shrimp will be eaten.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and arowanas?
75–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, arowanas need 75–86 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and arowanas need together?
At least 250 gal, set by the silver arowana. Add space for each extra fish.