Can Cherry Shrimp live with Axelrod's Rasbora?
Light caution
Why
- Adult Cherry Shrimp are safe with Axelrod's Rasbora, but it will take newly hatched shrimplets. Give the colony a thick mat of moss and let it reach 30-50 adults before adding fish, and it will still grow — just slower.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.5.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4–6 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–78°F and pH 6.5–6.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Cherry Shrimp | Axelrod's Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–78°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 4–6.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–14 dGH | 1–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 0.6" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
Where to buy
- Cherry Shrimp: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm 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.
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