Livestock compatible with Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Cryptocoryne wendtii
6 rated pairings from the Cryptocoryne Wendtii care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and thrive in similar water parameters
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae without harming plants; prefer the same soft, slightly acidic water
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Complementary foreground plant with similar nutrient requirements and low-light tolerance
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy companion plant with identical care needs; both thrive in low to medium light without CO2
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, peaceful fish that school in open water while the plant provides shelter and shade
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful dwarf cichlid that appreciates planted tanks; may occasionally uproot plants while foraging
Also recommended alongside Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Species whose own guides list Cryptocoryne Wendtii as a tank mate.
Anubias Coffeefolia
Anubias barteri var. coffeefolia
Anubias Glabra
Anubias barteri var. glabra
Rotala Macrandra
Rotala macrandra
Anubias Broad Leaf
Anubias barteri var. barteri
Anubias Hastifolia
Anubias hastifolia
Barclaya Longifolia
Barclaya longifolia
Betta Livida
Betta livida
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Aggressive
Betta Smaragdina
Betta smaragdina
10 gal min · 3" adult · Semi-aggressive
Brunei Beauty
Betta macrostoma
20 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Narrow Leaf Marsilea
Marsilea angustifolia
Pikehead
Luciocephalus pulcher
40 gal min · 8" adult · Aggressive
Rosetail Betta
Betta splendens 'Rosetail'
5 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Syngonanthus Belem
Syngonanthus sp. 'Belem'
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