Black King Kong Shrimp tank mates
Caridina logemanni
6 rated pairings from the Black King Kong Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Black King Kong Shrimp needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae eater that shares bottom space without competing or predating on shrimp
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, non-aggressive fish that occupy mid-water column and do not threaten shrimp
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides shelter, grazing surface, and biofilm production essential for shrimp health
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that do not prey on adult shrimp
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.