Can cherry shrimp live with otocinclus?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry shrimp and otocinclus make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Cherry shrimpCherry shrimp65–80°F · pH 6.5–8 OtocinclusOtocinclus72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Cherry shrimp 65–80°Otocinclus 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry shrimp · 1.5 inOtocinclus · 2 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 shrimpOtocinclus
Temperature65–80 °F72–79 °F
pH6.5–86–7.5
Adult size1.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for otocinclus

All otocinclus tank mates

Questions

Can cherry shrimp live with otocinclus?

Yes. Cherry shrimp and otocinclus make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and otocinclus?

72–79 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, otocinclus need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do cherry shrimp and otocinclus need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the otocinclus. Add space for each extra fish.