Can cherry shrimp live with flowerhorns?
Verdict
No
No. Cherry shrimp and flowerhorns should not share a tank. Flowerhorns hunt shrimp. Adult cherry shrimp will be eaten.
What to watch
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns hunt shrimp. Adult cherry shrimp will be eaten.
- Watch outThey only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
- Watch outFlowerhorns grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for cherry shrimp.
What works
- pH 7–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, flowerhorns the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Flowerhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 80–89 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for cherry shrimp
Mystery snailYes
CorydorasYes
Kuhli loachYes
Amano shrimpYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with flowerhorns?
No. Cherry shrimp and flowerhorns should not share a tank. Flowerhorns hunt shrimp. Adult cherry shrimp will be eaten.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and flowerhorns?
80–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, flowerhorns need 80–89 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and flowerhorns need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.