Can neon tetras live with amano shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Neon tetras and amano shrimp get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 Amano shrimpAmano shrimp70–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Neon tetra 72–79°Amano shrimp 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Neon tetra 6–7Amano shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 inAmano shrimp · 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

Neon tetraAmano shrimp
Temperature72–79 °F70–80 °F
pH6–76.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can neon tetras live with amano shrimp?

Yes. Neon tetras and amano shrimp get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and amano shrimp?

72–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, amano shrimp need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do neon tetras and amano shrimp need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the neon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.