Can cherry shrimp live with severums?
Verdict
No
No. Cherry shrimp and severums should not share a tank. A severum is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA severum is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, severums the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Severum | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 74–84 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 8.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Alone or in pairs |
| 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 severums
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with severums?
No. Cherry shrimp and severums should not share a tank. A severum is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and severums?
74–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, severums need 74–84 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and severums need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the severum. Add space for each extra fish.