Chocolate Rili Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
6 rated pairings from the Chocolate Rili Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Chocolate Rili Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater that shares bottom-dwelling niche without competing or preying on shrimp
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-aggressive fish that occupy mid-water column and ignore shrimp
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, peaceful fish that pose no threat to adult or juvenile shrimp
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides ideal grazing surface, shelter, and biofilm production for colony
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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