Cherry shrimp compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Cherry shrimp, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Cherry shrimp page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| invertebrate risk | 78 | 87% |
| temperature | 65 | 72% |
| zone competition | 30 | 33% |
| breeding aggression | 27 | 30% |
| territory | 26 | 29% |
| ph | 14 | 16% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Workable | 39 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 23 |
| Comfortable for both | 14 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 11 |
| No overlap at all | 3 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (27)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with Angelfish3 concerns
- with Bala shark2 concerns
- with Black ghost knifefish5 concerns
- with Blue acara5 concerns
- with Clown knifefish3 concerns
- with Convict cichlid4 concerns
- with Discus3 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid5 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid5 concerns
- with Frontosa4 concerns
- with German blue ram4 concerns
- with Giant gourami4 concerns
- with Green terror3 concerns
- with Iridescent shark3 concerns
- with Jack Dempsey4 concerns
- with Jewel cichlid4 concerns
- with Koi carp2 concerns
- with Oscar4 concerns
- with Pea puffer3 concerns
- with Pictus catfish4 concerns
- with Red swamp crayfish3 concerns
- with Redtail catfish5 concerns
- with Rope fish3 concerns
- with Senegal bichir3 concerns
- with Severum4 concerns
- with Silver arowana3 concerns
- with Tinfoil barb2 concerns
Poor match (24)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with American flagfish3 concerns
- with Bleeding heart tetra3 concerns
- with Bolivian ram4 concerns
- with Cardinal tetra4 concerns
- with Chili rasbora3 concerns
- with Clown loach3 concerns
- with Eastern rainbowfish1 concern
- with Electric blue hap4 concerns
- with Firehead tetra4 concerns
- with Flavescent peacock6 concerns
- with Gold nugget pleco4 concerns
- with Golden wonder killifish2 concerns
- with Goldfish2 concerns
- with Kissing gourami2 concerns
- with Kribensis5 concerns
- with Molly4 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami3 concerns
- with Pearl gourami2 concerns
- with Red zebra cichlid5 concerns
- with Rummy-nose tetra3 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish4 concerns
- with Skunk loach4 concerns
- with Tiger barb2 concerns
- with Yoyo loach3 concerns
Conditional (11)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with Dwarf gourami2 concerns
- with Ember tetra2 concerns
- with Indian glassfish1 concern
- with Kuhli loach3 concerns
- with Peacock gudgeon3 concerns
- with Rainbow shark4 concerns
- with Red-eye tetra2 concerns
- with Red-tailed black shark4 concerns
- with Sailfin molly3 concerns
- with Silver dollar2 concerns
- with Upside-down catfish2 concerns
Generally compatible (24)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Amano shrimp1 concern
- with Black ruby barb1 concern
- with Bloodfin tetra1 concern
- with Bristlenose pleco3 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras2 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio1 concern
- with Cherry barb2 concerns
- with Common pleco4 concerns
- with Doctor fish3 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp2 concerns
- with Guppy2 concerns
- with Harlequin rasbora2 concerns
- with Honey gourami2 concerns
- with Neon tetra1 concern
- with Nerite snail1 concern
- with Panda corydoras2 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras1 concern
- with Platy1 concern
- with Scissortail rasbora1 concern
- with Serpae tetra2 concerns
- with Siamese algae eater4 concerns
- with Swordtail1 concern
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow2 concerns
- with Zebra danio1 concern
Compatible (4)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Incompatible | 27 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Generally compatible | 24 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Poor match | 24 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Conditional | 11 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Compatible | 4 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |