Livestock compatible with Fairy Moss
Azolla filiculoides
6 rated pairings from the Fairy Moss care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Shrimp benefit from the dense mat for grazing and shelter; they won't damage the plant
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Large shrimp that graze on algae and detritus without harming the moss structure
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Excellent companion plant; both are low-maintenance and create a lush planted environment
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small peaceful fish that appreciate the shade and shelter provided by the floating mat
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating fish that won't uproot or damage the delicate moss fronds
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Complementary foreground plant that creates layered aquascaping with floating moss above
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.