Can kuhli loaches live with cherry shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, kuhli loaches and cherry shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Kuhli loachKuhli loach75–86°F · pH 5.5–7 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: 75–80°Kuhli loach 75–86°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

Kuhli loach · 3.5 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

Kuhli loachCherry shrimp
Temperature75–86 °F65–80 °F
pH5.5–76.5–8
Adult size3.5 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for kuhli loaches

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Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with cherry shrimp?

Yes, kuhli loaches and cherry shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and cherry shrimp?

75–80 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F.

What size tank do kuhli loaches and cherry shrimp need together?

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