Can Shrimps be keep with Angelfish

 Angelfish are freshwater fish of the cichlid family. Angelfish are classified into two types: freshwater angelfish and saltwater angelfish. This article will mainly concentrate on freshwater angelfish. Some aquarists may choose to keep angelfish and shrimp in the same tank. This usually causes unnecessary damage.

Avoiding this loss and choosing the right tank mate for your angelfish starts with understanding the characteristics of angelfish.

Characteristics of angelfish

Angelfish are popular among aquarists due to their distinct arrowhead bodies and graceful, flowing fins.

Angelfish are indigenous to tropical South America, encompassing the majority of the Amazon watershed. Slow-moving streams, floodplains, swamps with warm, acidic water, and a little salt are frequent habitats for the fish.


Adult angelfish may grow to be three or four inches long and six inches tall when fully mature. So they need larger fish tanks. Tall aquariums are ideal for their body structure. 

The water flow should be calm, and the aquarium decorations should incorporate huge broadleaf plants and driftwood stacked vertically, to resemble felled branches and trees. A few floating plants can also be placed for shade and shelter.

Angelfish feed towards the bottom for food, thus the substrate should be fine to medium grade, smooth-surfaced gravel.

Female angelfish have rounder, smaller bodies than male angelfish. 

An angelfish has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years.

Angelfish are typically calm fish, but because they are cichlids, they can be aggressive against one another, especially when seeking to couple off and reproduce. They will also devour smaller fish without hesitation. This does not imply that they are violent, as many aquarists assume; they are opportunistic eaters that will consume anything that fits into their mouth.

Can angelfish and ornamental shrimp become tankmates?

No, never! Angelfish and ornamental shrimp cannot become tankmates.

Though angelfish are normally placid, they have been known to feed on tiny fish and fight amongst themselves, particularly during the mating season.

Because angelfish are omnivorous, they consume shrimp. Angelfish are likely to devour smaller marine organisms such as shrimp, since they ingest both plant and animal stuff. While little shrimp may be digested fast, larger shrimp are likely to be badly harmed by the angelfish's attacks.

Shrimp are amazing animals. They have strange yet lovely bodies, which is why people are eager to breed them. It is worth noting that shrimp are not all the same. The reaction of your angelfish to shrimp introduced into their tank may vary depending on the variety of shrimp. However, to avoid unnecessary losses, it is better not to let shrimp and angelfish stay in the same tank easily.

Best tank mates for angelfish

All of these species would make excellent additions to an angelfish aquarium. They're a terrific size for dealing with demanding angels. They are also not too aggressive species that may intimidate the angelfish.

Boeseman's rainbowfish

As a juvenile, Boseman is a fairly drab gray with a golden tail, but it rapidly acquires amazing color. Their body is iridescent blue in the front and brilliant yellow in the rear.

They're a nice size at 4 inches, far too big to be eaten by angelfish, and they mostly ignore other fish species and just communicate with each other.

These species enjoy relatively hard water, but because they are tank-bred, they may also be adapted to milder water. Boseman is so stunning that they may outshine your angelfish!

Cory catfish

Cory catfish, like angelfish, are native to South America. There are many different species available in the hobby, but they all have similar care and demands.

A swarm of cories will scurry about the tank, combing the bottom for discarded food. Not only are they adorable, but they're also excellent cleaning fish.

These fish must be kept in groups. They wander in large groups of hundreds in the wild. Keep at least five, but 10 or more is preferable.

Zebra Loaches

They do not grow to be as large as their relatives the clown loach, and they thrive in similar conditions as angelfish. They also have fiery dispositions that will not back down from a dictatorial angel.

This species is excellent at keeping your substrate and décor clean. They stay below the tank's mid-water line and do an excellent job of scouring the substrate and décor for uneaten food.

Have you found the best tank mate for your angelfish? We’re waiting for your answer. You can communicate with us directly in the comments section.

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