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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Blue Dream Shrimp live with Cherry Shrimp?

Blue Dream Shrimp

Blue Dream Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

peaceful~2.5cm
Cherry Shrimp

Cherry Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

peaceful~2.5cm
VerdictRISKY

Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.

Blue Dream Shrimp + Cherry Shrimp: Known incompatible pairing. Both lines are Neocaridina davidi. Mixed in one tank they interbreed and the next generation reverts toward wild-type brown within two or three broods. Keep one colour line per tank to preserve the colours. Real tanks add variables Fishori cannot model; treat this as a high-risk read, not certainty.

Compatibility score

30/100

Profile confidence: low

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

Min tank

20L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 20L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C18–28°C shared
Blue Dream ShrimpCherry ShrimpShared window
pH
Range6.5–7.8 shared
Blue Dream ShrimpCherry ShrimpShared window

Assessment details

  1. Known incompatible pairing

    Top issue

    Both lines are Neocaridina davidi. Mixed in one tank they interbreed and the next generation reverts toward wild-type brown within two or three broods. Keep one colour line per tank to preserve the colours.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

“Both lines are Neocaridina davidi”

Known incompatible pairing

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • •Blue Dream Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 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
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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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Blue Dream Shrimp + Cherry Shrimp — common questions

Can Blue Dream Shrimp live with Cherry Shrimp?
For most keepers, no. The verdict is RISKY: at least one check fails hard for a typical home tank. Choose a different pairing, or read the assessment details on this page to see exactly what fails before deciding.
What tank size do you need for Blue Dream Shrimp and Cherry Shrimp together?
Plan around 20 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?
Known incompatible pairing. That is the check that fails outright for this pair. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.
What should you check before buying?
Blue Dream Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour. Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.