Blue Velvet Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi var. Blue Velvet
6 rated pairings from the Blue Velvet Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Blue Velvet 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 water requirements and peaceful temperament; excellent algae control partners
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful bottom-dweller that won't prey on shrimp; shares similar water parameters
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater with identical water requirements; no competition for food
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 coexist peacefully; prefer similar warm water conditions
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Same species, different color morph; can interbreed, so separate if maintaining pure blue line
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Also recommended alongside Blue Velvet Shrimp
Species whose own guides list Blue Velvet Shrimp as a tank mate.
Bee Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Eriocaulon King Crimson
Eriocaulon sp. 'King Crimson'
Mosura Pinto Shrimp
Caridina logemanni
10 gal min · 1.25" adult · Peaceful
Panda Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Red King Kong Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Tibee Shrimp
Caridina sp. (Tibee)
5 gal min · 1.25" adult · Peaceful
Yellow Tiger Endler
Poecilia wingei
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Planning this tank?
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