Compatibility brief
Can Cherry Shrimp live with Clown Killifish?
Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.
One of the few surface fish that genuinely works in a shrimp tank. Adult clown killis ignore adult cherries entirely. Shrimplets in open water are still at risk, but in a planted nano the colony grows.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: medium
Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.
20L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 20L (larger active fish often want more length).
Assessment details
Known compatible pairing
One of the few surface fish that genuinely works in a shrimp tank. Adult clown killis ignore adult cherries entirely. Shrimplets in open water are still at risk, but in a planted nano the colony grows.
Compatible temperaments
Both Cherry Shrimp and Clown Killifish share a peaceful temperament.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
Data or identification limits
Top issueSource coverage is thin for at least one profile. Treat this as planning guidance, not a guarantee.
“Source coverage is thin for at least one profile”
Data or identification limits
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.
- •Clown Killifish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
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- →Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.
- →Clown Killifish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- 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.
- Seriously Fish. Epiplatys annulatus
Primary: species page covering West African blackwater origin, soft water needs, and the rocket-like swim pattern.
- Practical Fishkeeping. Clown Killifish Profile
Secondary: editor write-up on tank-bred lines, feeding strategy (micro-pellets, BBS), and shrimp-tank compatibility.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Cherry Shrimp + Clown Killifish
Plan further
Try both species in the full-stock tank check, or open either fish profile for mates lists. 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. Based on typical aquarium care sources; details may vary between setups.