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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Cherry Shrimp live with Ghost Shrimp?

Cherry Shrimp

Cherry Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

peaceful~2.5cm
Ghost Shrimp

Ghost Shrimp

Palaemon paludosus (trade group)

semi-aggressive~4cm
VerdictRISKY

Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.

Cherry Shrimp + Ghost Shrimp: Known incompatible pairing. Ghost shrimp are semi-aggressive omnivores that will pick off cherry shrimplets and harass moulting adults. The cherry colony stalls or collapses over months. 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

40L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 40L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C18–28°C shared
Cherry ShrimpGhost ShrimpShared window
pH
Range7–8 shared
Cherry ShrimpGhost ShrimpShared window
Temperament / behaviour

Temperament gap (peaceful vs semi-aggressive) adds stress on top of the hard incompatibility — space and cover do not make this pairing safe.

Assessment details

  1. Known incompatible pairing

    Top issue

    Ghost shrimp are semi-aggressive omnivores that will pick off cherry shrimplets and harass moulting adults. The cherry colony stalls or collapses over months.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

“Ghost shrimp are semi-aggressive omnivores that will pick off…”

Known incompatible pairing

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.
  • •Ghost Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.

Try instead

  • →Build a species-only tank for the larger fish, or restock with fish too large to be eaten at adult sizes.
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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 — trade names for this fish get mixed up, so verify the ID before you buy.

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Cherry Shrimp + Ghost Shrimp — common questions

Can Cherry Shrimp live with Ghost 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 Cherry Shrimp and Ghost Shrimp together?
Plan around 40 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?
Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour. Ghost Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.