Blue Jelly Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi 'Blue Jelly'
5 rated pairings from the Blue Jelly Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Blue Jelly Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, gentle bottom dwellers that pose no threat to adult shrimp or juveniles
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae-grazing snails that coexist perfectly with shrimp
Horned Nerite Snail
Clithon corona
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Non-predatory, shares similar water parameters, zero conflict with shrimp
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Very small mouth limits predation risk; adult shrimp generally safe, but tiny shrimplets may be taken
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish; adults are safe but newborn shrimplets may occasionally be picked at
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.