Doctor Fish tank mates
Garra rufa
5 rated pairings from the Doctor Fish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Doctor Fish needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar water parameter requirements and peaceful temperament
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that share similar grazing behavior
Ghost Shrimp
Palaemonetes paludosus
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Non-aggressive invertebrates that occupy similar ecological niche
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.