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Compatibility brief

Can Beckford Pencilfish live with Cherry Shrimp?

Beckford Pencilfish

Beckford Pencilfish

Nannostomus beckfordi

peaceful~4cm
Cherry Shrimp

Cherry Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

peaceful~2.5cm
VerdictCAUTION

Caution. Check the issues below before buying.

Beckford Pencilfish and Cherry Shrimp: Weaker source coverage for at least one profile, so this is a cautious read, not a green light. Plan for adult sizes, a stable shared water window, and individual behaviour; verify against a second reference you trust.

Compatibility score

65/100

Profile confidence: low

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

60L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 60L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C23–28°C shared
Beckford PencilfishCherry ShrimpShared window
pH
Range6.5–7 shared
Beckford PencilfishCherry ShrimpShared window

Assessment details

  1. Data or identification limits

    Top issue

    Source coverage is thin for at least one profile. Treat this as planning guidance, not a guarantee.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

“Source coverage is thin for at least one profile”

Data or identification limits

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • •Beckford Pencilfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
  • •Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
Only URLs that exist on the species records are shown. We do not fabricate citations.

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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 — real tanks still vary.

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Beckford Pencilfish + Cherry Shrimp — common questions

Can Beckford Pencilfish live with Cherry Shrimp?
Yes, if you plan for it. The verdict is CAUTION, which means the pairing works when specific conditions are met, not by default. The first condition: Beckford Pencilfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
What tank size do you need for Beckford Pencilfish and Cherry Shrimp together?
Plan around 60 litres as the working minimum. That figure comes from each species' published minimum and their group needs, and it assumes adult sizes, not shop sizes.
What's the main risk?
Data or identification limits. That is the first thing to plan around. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.
What should you check before buying?
Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.