Can cherry shrimp live with ember tetras?
Verdict
Yes
Yes. Cherry shrimp and ember tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–80°F. Plan on at least 5 gal.
Why it works
- Both are fine at 73–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, ember tetras the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Ember tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 73–84 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.5–7 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 5 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 ember tetras
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with ember tetras?
Yes. Cherry shrimp and ember tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–80°F. Plan on at least 5 gal.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and ember tetras?
73–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, ember tetras need 73–84 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and ember tetras need together?
At least 5 gal, set by the cherry shrimp. Add space for each extra fish.






