Can Black Molly live with Cherry Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Black Molly will eat adult Cherry Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 12–14 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Black Molly | Cherry Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 65–78°F |
| pH | 7–8.5 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 12–30 dGH | 4–14 dGH |
| Adult size | 4" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Black Molly (to keep Cherry Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Cherry Shrimp (to keep Black Molly):
- Amano Shrimp — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Black Molly: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Shrimp: buy at Buce Plant · Buce Plant live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Black Molly · …with Cherry Shrimp