Can cherry shrimp live with siamese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry shrimp and siamese algae eaters make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Cherry shrimpCherry shrimp65–80°F · pH 6.5–8 Siamese algae eaterSiamese algae eater75–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Cherry shrimp 65–80°Siamese algae eater 75–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Cherry shrimp 6.5–8Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry shrimp · 1.5 inSiamese algae eater · 6 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 shrimpSiamese algae eater
Temperature65–80 °F75–79 °F
pH6.5–86.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in6.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for siamese algae eaters

All siamese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can cherry shrimp live with siamese algae eaters?

Yes. Cherry shrimp and siamese algae eaters make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and siamese algae eaters?

75–79 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F.

What size tank do cherry shrimp and siamese algae eaters need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the siamese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.