Can cherry shrimp live with blood parrots?
Verdict
No
No. Cherry shrimp and blood parrots should not share a tank. A blood parrot is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA blood parrot is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 76–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, blood parrots the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Blood parrot | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 76–80 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 8.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Alone or in pairs |
| 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 blood parrots
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with blood parrots?
No. Cherry shrimp and blood parrots should not share a tank. A blood parrot is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and blood parrots?
76–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, blood parrots need 76–80 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and blood parrots need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the blood parrot. Add space for each extra fish.