Can cherry shrimp live with celestial pearl danios?
Verdict
Yes
Yes. Cherry shrimp and celestial pearl danios make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.
Why it works
- Both are fine at 72–79°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, celestial pearl danios the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Celestial pearl danio | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 72–79 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 10 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
Endler's livebearerYes
Ramshorn snailYes
Better tank mates for celestial pearl danios
All celestial pearl danio tank mates
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with celestial pearl danios?
Yes. Cherry shrimp and celestial pearl danios make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and celestial pearl danios?
72–79 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and celestial pearl danios need together?
At least 10 gal, set by the celestial pearl danio. Add space for each extra fish.





