Can cherry shrimp live with glass catfish?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and glass catfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Glass catfish will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outGlass catfish will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, glass catfish the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Glass catfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 75–80 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| 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 | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for cherry shrimp
Mystery snailYes
CorydorasYes
Kuhli loachYes
Amano shrimpYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Better tank mates for glass catfish
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with glass catfish?
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and glass catfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Glass catfish 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 glass catfish?
75–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, glass catfish need 75–80 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and glass catfish need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the glass catfish. Add space for each extra fish.