Livestock compatible with Anubias Hastifolia
Anubias hastifolia
6 rated pairings from the Anubias Hastifolia care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and benefit from the shelter provided
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae and won't uproot or damage the plant
Java Fern
Microsorum pteropus
Excellent companion plant with similar care requirements and low-light tolerance
Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Compatible foreground plant with identical water parameters and fertilizer needs
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that appreciate the plant's shelter and won't disturb the rhizome
Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling catfish that won't damage the plant and help maintain substrate cleanliness
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