Can bettas and cherry shrimp live together?
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Yes, with care
They can share a tank of at least 10 gallons, but betta may eat cherry shrimp, especially babies.
Temperature °F
Betta
76–82
Cherry shrimp
65–80
Both
76–80
pH
Betta
6–7.5
Cherry shrimp
6.5–8
Both
6.5–7.5
10 galsmallest tank for both
1 + 6minimum group of each
2.5″ / 1.5″adult size
Why
- !Betta may eat Cherry shrimp, especially babies.
- ✓Both are comfortable at 76–80°F.
- ✓Both do well at pH 6.5–7.5.
Verdicts come from TankCoach's own species data and the same rules as the stocking calculator. Individual fish vary; watch new tankmates closely for the first days.
About these fish: Betta · Cherry shrimp