Can cherry shrimp live with congo tetras?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and congo tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Congo tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outCongo 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, congo tetras the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Congo tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 73–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 30 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 congo tetras
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with congo tetras?
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and congo tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Congo 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 congo tetras?
73–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, congo tetras need 73–82 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and congo tetras need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the congo tetra. Add space for each extra fish.