Green Babaulti Shrimp tank mates
Caridina babaulti 'Green'
6 rated pairings from the Green Babaulti Shrimp 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
Similar water requirements and peaceful temperament; both are algae-eating shrimp that coexist well in groups
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Compatible water parameters and peaceful nature; can be housed together in larger tanks with ample space
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae-eater with identical water requirements; excellent cleanup crew companion
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful bottom-dweller that shares similar water preferences and won't prey on shrimp
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, peaceful fish that inhabit mid-water column; minimal competition and low bioload
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.