Livestock compatible with Java Fern Thor's Hammer
Microsorum pteropus 'Thor's Hammer'
6 rated pairings from the Java Fern Thor's Hammer 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
Peaceful algae eaters that won't damage delicate fronds and help maintain tank cleanliness
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae without harming the plant; excellent for planted tanks
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that provide movement without disturbing the plant or uprooting it
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Excellent companion plant with similar low-light, low-maintenance requirements
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Compatible plant species that creates a lush planted aesthetic with similar care needs
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Planning this tank?
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