Compatibility brief
Can Cherry Shrimp live with Golden Wonder Killifish?
Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
80L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 80L (larger active fish often want more length).
Golden Wonder Killifish hunts dwarf shrimp. A Cherry Shrimp colony would become live food.
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
Golden Wonder Killifish eats dwarf shrimp
Top issueGolden Wonder Killifish hunts adult dwarf shrimp the size of Cherry Shrimp. A colony becomes live food; survivors hide permanently.
Golden Wonder Killifish may eat Cherry Shrimp
Golden Wonder Killifish (10cm) is predatory and Cherry Shrimp (2.5cm) is small enough to be eaten. This pairing is unsafe.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Golden Wonder Killifish hunts adult dwarf shrimp the size of…”
Golden Wonder Killifish eats dwarf shrimp
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.
Try instead
- →Build a species-only tank for the larger fish, or restock with fish too large to be eaten at adult sizes.
- 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. Aplocheilus lineatus
Primary: species page covering Indian/Sri Lankan range, predatory behaviour, jumping risk, and surface-dwelling habit.
- Aquarium Co-Op. Golden Wonder Killifish Care
Secondary: retailer care page on stocking (top-dweller-only setups, jumping lid requirement, live feed).
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Cherry Shrimp + Golden Wonder Killifish
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.