Livestock compatible with Pygmy Chain Sword Red
Helanthium tenellum 'Red'
6 rated pairings from the Pygmy Chain Sword Red care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
5 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating fish that graze gently without uprooting plants; ideal for planted tanks
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-destructive shrimp that help control algae and won't damage delicate plant tissue
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Complementary foreground plant with similar care requirements; creates layered carpet effect
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp that efficiently controls algae without damaging plant structure
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Companion plant with similar low-light tolerance; creates diverse foreground landscape
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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