Cherry shrimp
Cherry shrimp grows to about 0.6 in and needs a tank of at least 5 US gal. Here's how to keep it healthy and what it lives well with.
Quick facts
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Group
- Shrimp & snails
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- Bottom
- Adult size
- 0.6 in
- Minimum tank
- 5 US gal
- Min swim length
- 7.9 in
- Group size
- 10+ together
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 64–82 °F
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Hardness
- 4–14 dGH
Tank & care
Cherry shrimp is a shoaling species — keep a group of at least 10 so they feel secure and show natural behavior. Kept alone or in twos they tend to turn shy, stressed or nippy.
Give it at least 7.9 in of swimming length and hold the water around 64–82 °F. Match any new species to these ranges before adding them.
Plan a tank with this fish
Use the stocking calculator to see how many Cherry shrimp your tank can hold and whether your planned tankmates are compatible — it's anchored to your net water volume and footprint.
Figures are conservative hobby-consensus estimates for planning. Individual fish vary — always research a species and watch how yours behave.
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