Kanoko Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
6 rated pairings from the Kanoko Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Kanoko Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Same peaceful temperament; compatible water parameters and feeding habits
Ghost Shrimp
Palaemonetes paludosus
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and peaceful nature; can be housed together without aggression
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae eater; shares bottom zone without competing aggressively
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-predatory fish; unlikely to consume adult shrimp but may eat shrimplets
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful temperament; generally ignores shrimp but monitor for individual aggression
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish; compatible with shrimp in established tanks
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.