Yes, cherry shrimp are social. They love company, especially with others of the same species. Cherry shrimp adapt better and feel more comfortable in a colony of at least ten individuals, so you should try to keep at least ten cherry shrimp in a tank.
Cherry shrimp are also peaceful and friendly, making them a wonderful addition to community tanks. Just make sure to choose the right tank mates so they can socialize and coexist peacefully.
Here are some recommended tank mates for cherry shrimp:
- Cardinal tetras
- Fancy guppies
- Pygmy cory catfish
- Otocinclus
- Plecostomus
- Small rasboras
- Cherry barbs
- Dwarf gouramis
- African dwarf frogs
- Mystery snails
- Nerite snails
