Livestock compatible with Lagenandra Nairii
Lagenandra nairii
6 rated pairings from the Lagenandra Nairii care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae-eaters that won't damage plant leaves 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 and add visual interest
Anubias Barteri
Anubias barteri
Excellent companion plant with similar low-light tolerance and slow growth rate
Java Fern
Microsorum pteropus
Compatible foreground/midground plant with similar care requirements and low-maintenance nature
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that appreciate the shelter provided by large leaves
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful, small fish that won't uproot or damage the plant and appreciate dense vegetation
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.