Can cherry shrimp live with white cloud minnows?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and white cloud minnows can share a tank, but watch one thing. White cloud minnows will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What to watch
- Watch outWhite cloud minnows will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- Both are fine at 65–72°F.
- pH 6.5–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: cherry shrimp the bottom, white cloud minnows the mid.
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Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Cherry shrimp | White cloud minnow | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80 °F | 60–72 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–8 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 10 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 white cloud minnows
All white cloud minnow tank mates
Questions
Can cherry shrimp live with white cloud minnows?
Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and white cloud minnows can share a tank, but watch one thing. White cloud minnows 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 white cloud minnows?
65–72 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, white cloud minnows need 60–72 °F.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and white cloud minnows need together?
At least 10 gal, set by the white cloud minnow. Add space for each extra fish.