Bee Shrimp tank mates
Caridina cantonensis
6 rated pairings from the Bee Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Bee Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Similar water requirements and peaceful temperament; both thrive in planted nano tanks
Blue Velvet Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. Blue Velvet
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Identical care needs and peaceful coexistence; both prefer soft, acidic water
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Essential plant providing grazing surfaces, shelter, and biofilm production for shrimp
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy plant that provides hiding spots and grazing surfaces without being uprooted by shrimp
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Compatible water parameters, though slight hybridization risk; best kept separately if breeding
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae-eater compatible with shrimp-only setups; requires similar soft water
Also recommended alongside Bee Shrimp
Species whose own guides list Bee Shrimp as a tank mate.
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