Green Lace Shrimp tank mates
Atyoida pilipes
5 rated pairings from the Green Lace Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Green Lace Shrimp needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae-eater that shares similar grazing habits and water parameter preferences
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, non-aggressive fish that will not predate on adult shrimp or shrimplets
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Micro-sized peaceful fish that coexist peacefully with shrimp colonies
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides grazing surface, shelter, and breeding habitat for shrimp
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.