Can corydoras live with cherry shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Corydoras and cherry shrimp get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

CorydorasCorydoras72–79°F · pH 6–7.8 Cherry shrimpCherry shrimp65–80°F · pH 6.5–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Corydoras 72–79°Cherry shrimp 65–80°
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

Corydoras · 2.5 inCherry shrimp · 1.5 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

CorydorasCherry shrimp
Temperature72–79 °F65–80 °F
pH6–7.86.5–8
Adult size2.5 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for corydoras

All corydoras tank mates

Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can corydoras live with cherry shrimp?

Yes. Corydoras and cherry shrimp get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both corydoras and cherry shrimp?

72–79 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and cherry shrimp need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the corydoras. Add space for each extra fish.