Livestock compatible with Echinodorus Vesuvius
Echinodorus 'Vesuvius'
5 rated pairings from the Echinodorus Vesuvius care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Non-destructive algae eaters that do not uproot or damage plant leaves
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small algae-eating fish that graze on plant surfaces without causing damage
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating invertebrates that maintain plant health and do not damage foliage
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that provide visual contrast and do not disturb rooted plants
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Gentle dwarf cichlid that forages on substrate without uprooting established plants
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