Can Strawberry Peacock Cichlid live with Cherry Shrimp?

Troubleshooting community setups: see the compatibility result using temperature, pH, GH/KH, adult size, behavior, schooling needs, and predator/prey rules.

Quick Summary: No, this pairing should usually be avoided. We evaluated Strawberry Peacock Cichlid and Cherry Shrimp for 5 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 55 gallons.

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No, avoid this pairing

Data confidence: high

predator_prey_riskCherry Shrimp is prey-sized compared with adult Strawberry Peacock Cichlid.
shrimp_riskStrawberry Peacock Cichlid is not considered safe with dwarf shrimp.
biotope_mismatchThis peacock cichlid variant is a hard-water Malawi fish; soft-water community species and invertebrates are not appropriate tankmates.
ph_range_conflictCherry Shrimp is prey-sized compared with adult Strawberry Peacock Cichlid.
gh_kh_mismatchCherry Shrimp is prey-sized compared with adult Strawberry Peacock Cichlid.
warningProtect invertebrates from predatory fish and unstable new tanks.

Verified sources: Mbuna overview | Labidochromis caeruleus overview

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Observed photo context

Observed aquarium photo examples

These photos show observed aquarium setups for the selected species. They are useful context, but they do not change the compatibility result or replace tank-size, temperament, group-size, and water-parameter checks.