Can ghost shrimp live with african cichlids?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Ghost shrimp and african cichlids get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Ghost shrimpGhost shrimp65–82°F · pH 7–8 African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Ghost shrimp 65–82°African cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8Ghost shrimp 7–8African cichlid 7.8–8.6
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Ghost shrimp · 1.5 inAfrican cichlid · 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

Ghost shrimpAfrican cichlid
Temperature65–82 °F75–82 °F
pH7–87.8–8.6
Adult size1.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atBottomAll levels
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for ghost shrimp

All ghost shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for african cichlids

All african cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can ghost shrimp live with african cichlids?

Yes. Ghost shrimp and african cichlids get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and african cichlids?

75–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, african cichlids need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do ghost shrimp and african cichlids need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.