Can they live together?

Freshwater Angelfish and Cherry Shrimp compatibility

Compare their preferred water conditions and basic behavior.

Freshwater Angelfish

Cherry Shrimp

Not recommended

The recommended temperature ranges do not overlap.

Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.

Checked for 1 Freshwater Angelfish and 6 Cherry Shrimp in a 200 L aquarium.

Shared environment

Recommended temperature
No shared temperature range

Recommended pH
6.8 ~ 7.4

Suggested group sizes

Freshwater Angelfish: at least 1

Cherry Shrimp: at least 6

Together they need at least 200 L and about 100 cm of length.

Check that your aquarium is large enough for both species.

Side by side

Item	Freshwater Angelfish	Cherry Shrimp
Average adult size	about 15 cm (large)	about 4 cm (nano)
Recommended temperature	26~29°C	20~25°C
Recommended pH	6.3~7.4	6.8~8.0
Water hardness	Medium hardness	Medium hardness
Minimum aquarium	200 L, about 100 cm long	20 L, about 30 cm long
Group size	single is fine	at least 6
Temperament	Territorial	Gentle
Social behavior	Best kept as a pair	Colony-forming
Swimming zone	middle	multiple levels
Activity level	Moderate	Low
Waste level	High	Very low
With shrimp	adults not recommended, babies not recommended	adults usually fine, babies usually fine
Beginner level	3/5	5/5

엔젤피시와 체리 새우 합사에 필요한 용품

스펀지 여과기 쿠팡에서 보기최소 200L 어항에 맞고, 치어·새우가 빨려 들어가지 않아요.
어항 수질 테스트기 쿠팡에서 보기공통 pH 6.8~7.4를 확인할 때 써요.
시클리드 사료 쿠팡에서 보기시클리드 전용 사료예요.
새우·무척추 사료 쿠팡에서 보기체리 새우처럼 바닥을 뒤지는 무척추동물용 사료예요.
어항 뚜껑 쿠팡에서 보기한쪽이 뛰어오를 수 있어 뚜껑을 권장해요.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Freshwater Angelfish and Cherry Shrimp live together?

Planner result: Not recommended. The recommended temperature ranges do not overlap. Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.

What water conditions suit both Freshwater Angelfish and Cherry Shrimp?

Their planner ranges do not overlap (Freshwater Angelfish: 26~29°C, pH 6.3~7.4; Cherry Shrimp: 20~25°C, pH 6.8~8.0), so one of them would be kept outside its recommended range.

How big should an aquarium for Freshwater Angelfish and Cherry Shrimp be?

At least 200 L and about 100 cm long, the larger of the two minimums (Freshwater Angelfish: 200 L, Cherry Shrimp: 20 L). Group sizes add to the bioload, so bigger is safer.

How many Freshwater Angelfish and Cherry Shrimp should I keep?

Freshwater Angelfish: can be kept singly (best kept as a pair). Cherry Shrimp: at least 6 (colony-forming).

Will Freshwater Angelfish eat Cherry Shrimp?

Adult shrimp: not recommended. Baby shrimp: not recommended. Dense plants and hiding places reduce losses.

Sources & review

Each species' values are cross-checked against the references below and normalized into the planner's own ranges; the verdict comes from the planner's published rules. No text or images are copied.