Can goldfish live with cherry shrimp?

Verdict
No

No. Goldfish and cherry shrimp should not share a tank. A goldfish is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.

GoldfishGoldfish60–74°F · pH 7–8 Cherry shrimpCherry shrimp65–80°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 65–74°Goldfish 60–74°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

Goldfish · 10 inCherry shrimp · 1.5 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

GoldfishCherry shrimp
Temperature60–74 °F65–80 °F
pH7–86.5–8
Adult size10.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank40 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atAll levelsBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for goldfish

All goldfish tank mates

Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can goldfish live with cherry shrimp?

No. Goldfish and cherry shrimp should not share a tank. A goldfish is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.

What temperature suits both goldfish and cherry shrimp?

65–74 °F. Goldfish need 60–74 °F, cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F.

What size tank do goldfish and cherry shrimp need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.