Can cherry shrimp live with glowlight tetras?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and glowlight tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Glowlight tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outGlowlight tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, glowlight tetras the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Glowlight tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 74–80 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 10 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 glowlight tetras
All glowlight tetra tank mates
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with glowlight tetras?
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and glowlight tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Glowlight tetras 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 glowlight tetras?
74–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, glowlight tetras need 74–80 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and glowlight tetras need together?
At least 10 gal, set by the glowlight tetra. Add space for each extra fish.