Otocinclus
Otocinclus
Can they live together?
Otocinclus and Cherry Shrimp compatibility
Compare their preferred water conditions and basic behavior.
Cherry Shrimp
Cherry Shrimp
Compatible
These species are generally compatible when their water conditions overlap.
Checked for 3 Otocinclus and 6 Cherry Shrimp in a 41 L aquarium.
Shared environment
Recommended temperature
22 ~ 25°C
Recommended pH
6.8 ~ 7.3
Suggested group sizes
Otocinclus: at least 3
Cherry Shrimp: at least 6
Together they need at least 41 L and about 45 cm of length.
Check that your aquarium is large enough for both species.
Side by side
| Item | Otocinclus | Cherry Shrimp |
|---|---|---|
| Average adult size | about 3.5 cm (small) | about 4 cm (nano) |
| Recommended temperature | 22~25°C | 20~25°C |
| Recommended pH | 6.0~7.3 | 6.8~8.0 |
| Water hardness | Medium hardness | Medium hardness |
| Minimum aquarium | 41 L, about 45 cm long | 20 L, about 30 cm long |
| Group size | at least 3 | at least 6 |
| Temperament | Gentle | Gentle |
| Social behavior | Social | Colony-forming |
| Swimming zone | bottom | multiple levels |
| Activity level | Moderate | Low |
| Waste level | Low | Very low |
| With shrimp | adults usually fine, babies usually fine | adults usually fine, babies usually fine |
| Beginner level | 3/5 | 5/5 |
오토싱과 체리 새우 합사에 필요한 용품
- 스펀지 여과기 쿠팡에서 보기최소 41L 어항에 맞고, 치어·새우가 빨려 들어가지 않아요.
- 수족관 히터 쿠팡에서 보기공통 수온 22~25°C를 유지할 때 필요해요.
- 어항 수질 테스트기 쿠팡에서 보기공통 pH 6.8~7.3를 확인할 때 써요.
- 침강성(바닥) 사료 쿠팡에서 보기바닥에서 먹이를 먹는 오토싱에게 맞는 가라앉는 사료예요.
- 새우·무척추 사료 쿠팡에서 보기체리 새우처럼 바닥을 뒤지는 무척추동물용 사료예요.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Otocinclus and Cherry Shrimp live together?
Planner result: Compatible. These species are generally compatible when their water conditions overlap.
What water conditions suit both Otocinclus and Cherry Shrimp?
Keep the water at 22~25°C and pH 6.8~7.3, where both planner ranges overlap. Otocinclus prefers medium hardness and Cherry Shrimp prefers medium hardness.
How big should an aquarium for Otocinclus and Cherry Shrimp be?
At least 41 L and about 45 cm long, the larger of the two minimums (Otocinclus: 41 L, Cherry Shrimp: 20 L). Group sizes add to the bioload, so bigger is safer.
How many Otocinclus and Cherry Shrimp should I keep?
Otocinclus: at least 3 (social). Cherry Shrimp: at least 6 (colony-forming).
Will Otocinclus eat Cherry Shrimp?
Adult shrimp: usually fine. Baby shrimp: usually fine. 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.
Otocinclus
- Seriously Fish care 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.