Can cherry shrimp live with rummy nose tetras?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and rummy nose tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Rummy nose tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outRummy nose 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 75–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, rummy nose tetras the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Rummy nose tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 75–84 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.5–7 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 20 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 rummy nose tetras
All rummy nose tetra tank mates
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with rummy nose tetras?
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and rummy nose tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Rummy nose 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 rummy nose tetras?
75–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, rummy nose tetras need 75–84 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and rummy nose tetras need together?
At least 20 gal, set by the rummy nose tetra. Add space for each extra fish.