Can cherry shrimp live with clown loaches?
Verdict
No
No. Cherry shrimp and clown loaches should not share a tank. A clown loach is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA clown loach is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
- Watch outClown loaches grow to 8 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for cherry shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 77–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Clown loach | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 77–86 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 8.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Groups of 5+ |
| 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 clown loaches
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with clown loaches?
No. Cherry shrimp and clown loaches should not share a tank. A clown loach is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and clown loaches?
77–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and clown loaches need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the clown loach. Add space for each extra fish.