Can cherry shrimp live with tiger barbs?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and tiger barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Tiger barbs will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outTiger barbs will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, tiger barbs the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | Tiger barb | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 72–81 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 30 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 tiger barbs
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with tiger barbs?
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and tiger barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Tiger barbs 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 tiger barbs?
72–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, tiger barbs need 72–81 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and tiger barbs need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the tiger barb. Add space for each extra fish.