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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Cherry Shrimp live with Neon Tetra?

Cherry Shrimp

Cherry Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

peaceful~2.5cm
Neon Tetra

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

peaceful~4cm
VerdictCAUTION

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

72/100

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 °C20–26°C shared
Cherry ShrimpNeon TetraShared window
pH
Range6.5–7 shared
Cherry ShrimpNeon TetraShared window

Assessment details

  1. Caution advised

    Top issue

    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.

  2. 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.
Sources from both profiles
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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. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Cherry Shrimp): Typical care sources — real tanks still vary.

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Cherry Shrimp + Neon Tetra — common questions

Can Cherry Shrimp live with Neon Tetra?
Yes, if you plan for it. The verdict is CAUTION, which means the pairing works when specific conditions are met, not by default. The first condition: Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.
What tank size do you need for Cherry Shrimp and Neon Tetra 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?
The main constraint comes from a curated keeper note rather than a single mechanical rule. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.
What should you check before buying?
Neon Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.