Can cherry shrimp live with zebra danios?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and zebra danios can share a tank, but watch one thing. Zebra danios will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give cherry shrimp somewhere to hide.

Cherry shrimpCherry shrimp65–80°F · pH 6.5–8 Zebra danioZebra danio65–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry shrimp · 1.5 inZebra danio · 2 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 shrimpZebra danio
Temperature65–80 °F65–77 °F
pH6.5–86.5–8
Adult size1.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra danios

All zebra danio tank mates

Questions

Can cherry shrimp live with zebra danios?

Yes, with care. Cherry shrimp and zebra danios can share a tank, but watch one thing. Zebra danios 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 zebra danios?

65–77 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, zebra danios need 65–77 °F.

What size tank do cherry shrimp and zebra danios need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the zebra danio. Add space for each extra fish.