Can Cherry Shrimp live with German Blue Ram?
Not recommended
Why
- German Blue Ram will eat adult Cherry Shrimp (a small dwarf shrimp).
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 78°F.
Side-by-side
| Cherry Shrimp | German Blue Ram | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–78°F | 78–85°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–14 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Cherry Shrimp (to keep German Blue Ram):
- 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
Instead of German Blue Ram (to keep Cherry Shrimp):
- Pitbull Pleco — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Clown Pleco — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Candy Striped Pleco — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Cherry Shrimp: buy at Buce Plant · Buce Plant live-arrival guarantee
- German Blue Ram: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics 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 Cherry Shrimp · …with German Blue Ram