Blue Bolt Pinto Shrimp tank mates
Caridina logemanni
6 rated pairings from the Blue Bolt Pinto Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Blue Bolt Pinto Shrimp needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae eater that shares bottom zone without competing for food or harassing shrimp
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides essential grazing surface, shelter during molting, and biofilm production for nutrition
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy plant that creates hiding spaces and supports biofilm growth without being uprooted by shrimp activity
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, non-aggressive fish that occupy mid-water column and pose minimal predation risk to adult shrimp
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Extremely small and peaceful; occupy different water zones and do not prey on shrimp
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
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