Can cherry shrimp live with rams?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and rams can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What to watch
- Watch outThey only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
- Watch outRams will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- pH 6.5–7 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | German blue ram | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 80–86 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5–7 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Alone or in pairs |
| 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 rams
All german blue ram tank mates
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with rams?
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and rams can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and rams?
80–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, rams need 80–86 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and rams need together?
At least 20 gal, set by the german blue ram. Add space for each extra fish.