Can Amano Shrimp Live With Peacock Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Amano Shrimp needs 6.5–7.5, Peacock Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Amano Shrimp | Peacock Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80°F | 76–82°F | 76–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 7.8–8.6 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 2" | 6" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore/Detritivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
beginnerpeaceful10+ gal
Amano shrimp, named after legendary aquascaper Takashi Amano, are the best algae-eating shrimp available. They are larger than cherry shrimp and voraciously consume hair algae, soft green algae, and leftover food. They do not breed in freshwater.
Full care guide →Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara spp.
intermediatesemi-aggressive55+ gal
The Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara spp.) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 6 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Amano Shrimp:
For Peacock Cichlid:
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