Compatibility brief
Can Amano Shrimp live with Cherry Shrimp?
Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.
40L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 40L (larger active fish often want more length).
Both are peaceful freshwater shrimp and usually cohabit cleanly in a planted tank. They do not interbreed, so colour lines stay separate. The practical limit is feeding: amanos often out-compete cherries at food time. Spread food and give cherries moulting cover so the larger shrimp do not dominate every wafer.
Assessment details
Known compatible pairing
Both are peaceful freshwater shrimp and cohabit cleanly in a planted tank. Amanos out-compete cherries at feed time, so spread food across the tank and give the cherries hides during moult.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
Data or identification limits
Top issueAt least one fish has common trade or ID ambiguity, so the numbers here may not match the individual in the shop.
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Data or identification limits
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Feed in more than one place and keep dense plants or mesh zones where cherries can eat without being shoved aside.
- •Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.
- LiveAquaria. Japonica / Amano shrimp (care profile)
Primary: major retailer invertebrate care page: temperature, pH, tank size, algae use, and tank-mate safety. Copy uses Caridina japonica; current valid name for the hobby Amano is C. multidentata. Treat the care numbers as a practical anchor, not a taxonomic guarantee.
- FishBase. Caridina multidentata
Secondary: current scientific name and range context; compare with invertebrate-keeper guides when breeding or species confirmation matters.
- Aquarium Co-Op. Cherry Shrimp Care Guide
Primary: retailer care page covering tank size, water parameters, breeding, and sensitivity to copper and ammonia.
- Seriously Fish. Neocaridina davidi
Secondary: species reference. Note Seriously Fish still uses the older epithet 'denticulata' on some pages; current valid name is N. davidi.
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Build the full stocking list with Amano Shrimp + Cherry Shrimp
Plan further
Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: medium. Typical care sources — trade names for this fish get mixed up, so verify the ID before you buy.