Top Tankmates for Cherry Shrimp: Choosing Compatible Companions

Top Tankmates for Cherry Shrimp: Choosing Compatible Companions

Based on the search results, here are some of the best tankmates for cherry shrimp:
  1. Other shrimp species:
  • Amano shrimp
  • Ghost shrimp
  • Vampire shrimp
  1. Small peaceful fish:
  • Neon tetras
  • Ember tetras
  • Chili rasboras
  • Endler's livebearers
  • Pencil fish
  • Clown killifish
  1. Bottom-dwelling fish:
  • Otocinclus catfish
  • Corydoras catfish
  • Kuhli loach
  1. Other invertebrates:
  • Thai micro crabs
  • Aquarium snails (like nerite snails)
When choosing tankmates for cherry shrimp, it's important to consider the following:
  1. Select peaceful, non-aggressive species that won't prey on the shrimp.
  2. Choose small fish that are less likely to view the shrimp as food.
  3. Provide plenty of hiding places for the shrimp, especially if keeping them with fish.
  4. Ensure all species have compatible water parameter requirements.
For those keeping higher grade or more expensive cherry shrimp, it may be best to maintain a single-species tank to avoid any risk of predation. If you do decide to keep cherry shrimp with fish, be aware that some shrimp losses may occur, especially with lower grade cherries. However, in a well-maintained tank with sufficient hiding spots, the shrimp population should be able to sustain itself through breeding.
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