Blue Tiger Shrimp tank mates
Caridina cf. cantonensis 'Blue Tiger'
6 rated pairings from the Blue Tiger Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Blue Tiger 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 prefer soft, acidic conditions
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater with identical soft water and low-temperature requirements
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, non-aggressive fish with matching water chemistry preferences and minimal bioload
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae grazer that shares the same water requirements and poses no threat
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 may interbreed; keep separate if maintaining pure bloodlines
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that won't predate on adult shrimp; prefers similar acidic, soft water
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