Compatibility brief
Can Cherry Shrimp live with Harlequin Rasbora?
Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: medium
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
60L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 60L (larger active fish often want more length).
Assessment details
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
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.
- •Harlequin Rasbora 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. Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Supports: aquarium size, water chemistry, temperament and compatibility (primary care reference).
- FishBase. Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Supports: taxonomy and wild maximum size — translate to tank stocking, not a target number.
- Wikipedia. Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Supports: general species background and common-name orientation only.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Cherry Shrimp + Harlequin Rasbora
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. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Cherry Shrimp): Typical care sources — real tanks still vary.