Can cherry shrimp live with black neon tetras?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and black neon tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Black neon tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outBlack neon tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- Both are fine at 73–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, black neon tetras the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Black neon tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 73–81 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 15 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for cherry shrimp
Mystery snailYes
CorydorasYes
Kuhli loachYes
Amano shrimpYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Better tank mates for black neon tetras
All black neon tetra tank mates
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with black neon tetras?
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and black neon tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Black neon tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and black neon tetras?
73–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, black neon tetras need 73–81 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and black neon tetras need together?
At least 15 gal, set by the black neon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.