Blue Rili Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
5 rated pairings from the Blue Rili Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Blue Rili Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and peaceful; both are detritivores that coexist well
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Same species group; compatible and may interbreed, creating color variants
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae-eater; shares similar biofilm-grazing niche
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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