Can Cherry Shrimp Live With Black Skirt Tetra?
Cherry Shrimp and Black Skirt Tetra are compatible. Temperature overlap 70–80°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cherry Shrimp | Black Skirt Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80°F | 70–82°F | 70–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1.5" | 3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 15 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore/Detritivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Cherry Shrimp + Black Skirt Tetra
To keep Cherry Shrimp and Black Skirt Tetra together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a school of 10+. Black Skirt Tetra should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Cherry shrimp are the most popular freshwater aquarium shrimp, prized for their vibrant red color and algae-eating habits. They are extremely hardy, breed readily in captivity, and make excellent additions to planted tanks. Available in multiple color grades from pale pink (regular) to deep crimson (Painted Fire Red).
Full care guide →Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Black skirt tetras (also sold as black widow tetras) are hardy, easy-to-care-for schooling fish with a distinctive flowing black anal fin that gives them their name. They come in natural silver-and-black and various dyed/modified versions (GloFish). The natural form is the healthiest choice. They can be mild fin nippers in small groups but are generally well-behaved community fish.
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