Shoal & Stem

Daphnia tank mates

Daphnia pulex

1 rated pairings from the Daphnia care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Daphnia needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.

Good matches

1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.

Planning this tank?

Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.