Fancy Goldfish
Fancy Goldfish
Can they live together?
Fancy Goldfish and Cherry Shrimp compatibility
Compare their preferred water conditions and basic behavior.
Cherry Shrimp
Cherry Shrimp
Not recommended
The shared temperature range (20–21°C) is narrow, so keep it stable.
- Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
Checked for 1 Fancy Goldfish and 6 Cherry Shrimp in a 76 L aquarium.
Shared environment
Recommended temperature
20 ~ 21°C
Recommended pH
6.8 ~ 7.8
Suggested group sizes
Fancy Goldfish: at least 1
Cherry Shrimp: at least 6
Together they need at least 76 L and about 75 cm of length.
Check that your aquarium is large enough for both species.
Side by side
| Item | Fancy Goldfish | Cherry Shrimp |
|---|---|---|
| Average adult size | about 20 cm (large) | about 4 cm (nano) |
| Recommended temperature | 18~21°C | 20~25°C |
| Recommended pH | 6.8~7.8 | 6.8~8.0 |
| Water hardness | Medium hardness | Medium hardness |
| Minimum aquarium | 76 L, about 75 cm long | 20 L, about 30 cm long |
| Group size | single is fine | at least 6 |
| Temperament | Gentle | Gentle |
| Social behavior | Can be kept alone or in a group | Colony-forming |
| Swimming zone | middle & bottom | multiple levels |
| Activity level | Moderate | Low |
| Waste level | Very high | Very low |
| With shrimp | adults not recommended, babies not recommended | adults usually fine, babies usually fine |
| Beginner level | 3/5 | 5/5 |
팬시 금붕어와 체리 새우 합사에 필요한 용품
- 스펀지 여과기 쿠팡에서 보기최소 76L 어항에 맞고, 치어·새우가 빨려 들어가지 않아요.
- 어항 수질 테스트기 쿠팡에서 보기공통 pH 6.8~7.8를 확인할 때 써요.
- 금붕어 사료 쿠팡에서 보기금붕어 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 Fancy Goldfish and Cherry Shrimp live together?
Planner result: Not recommended. The shared temperature range (20–21°C) is narrow, so keep it stable. Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
What water conditions suit both Fancy Goldfish and Cherry Shrimp?
Keep the water at 20~21°C and pH 6.8~7.8, where both planner ranges overlap. Fancy Goldfish prefers medium hardness and Cherry Shrimp prefers medium hardness.
How big should an aquarium for Fancy Goldfish and Cherry Shrimp be?
At least 76 L and about 75 cm long, the larger of the two minimums (Fancy Goldfish: 76 L, Cherry Shrimp: 20 L). Group sizes add to the bioload, so bigger is safer.
How many Fancy Goldfish and Cherry Shrimp should I keep?
Fancy Goldfish: can be kept singly (can be kept alone or in a group). Cherry Shrimp: at least 6 (colony-forming).
Will Fancy Goldfish 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.
Fancy Goldfish
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference
- GBIF taxonomy search
- Seriously Fish care reference (search)
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference (search)
Cherry Shrimp
This is a guide. Individual behavior and aquarium conditions can change the outcome.