Emerald Green Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
6 rated pairings from the Emerald Green Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Emerald Green Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
5 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae-eater that shares the same ecological niche without competing aggressively
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, non-predatory fish that ignores shrimp and adds visual interest to the upper water column
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Micro rasbora that poses no threat to adult or juvenile shrimp
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Same genus, compatible water parameters, can interbreed but generally coexist without issue
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating snail that shares biofilm grazing without predating on shrimp
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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