Compatibility brief
Can Cherry Shrimp live with Neon Tetra?
Caution. Check the issues below before buying.
Cherry Shrimp + Neon Tetra: Caution advised. Adult neons ignore adult cherry shrimp in a planted tank with cover. Shrimplets are a different story, neons pick them off in open water, and the colony stops growing visibly. A species-only shrimp tank still beats a community for breeding. Outcomes still depend on your tank shape, maintenance routine, and individual fish.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.
40L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 40L (larger active fish often want more length).
Assessment details
Caution advised
Top issueAdult neons ignore adult cherry shrimp in a planted tank with cover. Shrimplets are a different story, neons pick them off in open water, and the colony stops growing visibly. A species-only shrimp tank still beats a community for breeding.
Compatible temperaments
Both Cherry Shrimp and Neon Tetra share a peaceful temperament.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Adult neons ignore adult cherry shrimp in a planted tank with…”
Caution advised
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.
- •Neon Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
Try instead
- →Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.
- →Neon Tetra 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. Paracheirodon innesi
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Paracheirodon innesi
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Paracheirodon innesi
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Cherry Shrimp + Neon Tetra
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. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Cherry Shrimp): Based on typical aquarium care sources; details may vary between setups.