Can Bronze Corydoras Live With Cherry Shrimp?
Yes, bronze corydoras and cherry shrimp coexist well in 20 gallons or larger with matching temperatures and pH ranges.
Why
- Bronze corydoras stay at the bottom while cherry shrimp graze on surfaces, so they occupy different feeding zones.
- Corydoras are 2.5-3 inches and cherry shrimp are 1-1.5 inches, a size gap too wide for the cory to predate on shrimp.
- Both species thrive at 72-79°F and pH 6.5-8, giving them a wide comfortable overlap.
- Cherry shrimp add minimal bioload, so a 20-gallon tank provides plenty of room for a school of 6 cories and a shrimp colony.
- Cherry shrimp are fully aquatic invertebrates that breed in freshwater, so neither species needs special accommodations from the other.
What could go wrong
Baby shrimp may occasionally disappear, but the adults and most juveniles will thrive with the corydoras present.
Gear for a shared tank
Sized for the 20 gallon minimum this pairing needs. Affiliate links — we earn a small commission if you buy through them.
AquaClear 30 Power Filter
Oversized filtration is what lets you stock two species together without water quality crashing. Rated for a tank slightly larger than the 20 gallon minimum.
Eheim Jager 150W Thermostat Heater
Holds a steady temperature inside the 72-79°F window both species need.
API Freshwater Master Test Kit
Keep ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in check. Two-species tanks have more bioload and less margin for error than single-species setups.
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