Can cherry shrimp live with serpae tetras?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and serpae tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Serpae tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outSerpae 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 72–79°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, serpae tetras the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Serpae tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 72–79 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 1.75 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| 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 serpae tetras
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with serpae tetras?
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and serpae tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Serpae 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 serpae tetras?
72–79 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, serpae tetras need 72–79 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and serpae tetras need together?
At least 20 gal, set by the serpae tetra. Add space for each extra fish.