Cherry Shrimp and Zebra Danios, side by side
| Cherry shrimp | Zebra danio | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 1.2 in3 cm | 2 in5 cm |
| Smallest tank | 5 gal19 L | 20 gal76 L |
| Keep | 6 or more | 6 or more |
| Temperature | 64–82 °F18–28 °C | 64–77 °F18–25 °C |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims | On the bottom | Near the top |
What size tank do they need together?
Each row shows how many of each the tank carries comfortably when these are the only two kinds in it.
| Tank | Cherry shrimp | Zebra danio |
|---|---|---|
| 5 gallon | Too small for both | |
| 10 gallon | Too small for both | |
| 20 gallon long | 13 | 10 |
| 29 gallon | 23 | 14 |
| 40 gallon breeder | 26 | 20 |
| 55 gallon | 30 | 28 |
| 75 gallon | 30 | 30 |
| 125 gallon | 30 | 30 |
Open this pair in the stocking calculator to add more fish or try your own tank.
How to make it work
- Add the calmer, smaller fish first, and the larger fish last.
- Use plants, wood or rocks to break up the view across the tank. Fish that cannot see each other all day fight less.
- Watch closely for the first week. Torn fins, hiding or a fish that stops eating mean it is not working.
- Keep a spare tank or a divider ready, so you can separate them the same day.
Questions and answers
Can cherry shrimp and zebra danios live in the same tank?
Yes, usually. Cherry shrimp and zebra danios like the same water: 64–77 °F (18–25 °C) and a pH of 6.5–8. Cherry shrimp spend their time on the bottom and zebra danios near the top, so they stay out of each other's way.
What size tank do cherry shrimp and zebra danios need together?
At least a 20 gallon long tank, which carries about 13 cherry shrimp and 10 zebra danios comfortably.
What temperature suits cherry shrimp and zebra danios?
64–77 °F (18–25 °C) suits both.
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Based on each species' adult size, water range and temperament (Seriously Fish, FishBase) and the rules of our stocking calculator. Individual fish differ: this is a guide, not a guarantee.