Can cherry shrimp live with firemouth cichlids?

Verdict
No

No. Cherry shrimp and firemouth cichlids should not share a tank. A firemouth cichlid is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.

Cherry shrimpCherry shrimp65–80°F · pH 6.5–8 Firemouth cichlidFiremouth cichlid75–86°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Cherry shrimp 65–80°Firemouth cichlid 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–8Cherry shrimp 6.5–8Firemouth cichlid 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry shrimp · 1.5 inFiremouth cichlid · 6 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Cherry shrimpFiremouth cichlid
Temperature65–80 °F75–86 °F
pH6.5–86.5–8
Adult size1.5 in6.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for firemouth cichlids

All firemouth cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can cherry shrimp live with firemouth cichlids?

No. Cherry shrimp and firemouth cichlids should not share a tank. A firemouth cichlid is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.

What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and firemouth cichlids?

75–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, firemouth cichlids need 75–86 °F.

What size tank do cherry shrimp and firemouth cichlids need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the firemouth cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.