Flowerhead Shrimp tank mates
Caridina logemanni
6 rated pairings from the Flowerhead Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Flowerhead Shrimp needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae eater that shares similar water parameters and does not predate shrimp
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides grazing surface, shelter, and biofilm production essential for shrimp nutrition
Bucephalandra
Bucephalandra sp.
Low-light plant that provides cover and biofilm without requiring high nutrients
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, non-aggressive fish that thrive in soft acidic water; minimal shrimp predation risk
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Nano fish compatible with acidic soft water; peaceful and unlikely to harm adult shrimp
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp species that coexist peacefully; both require similar water conditions
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.