Livestock compatible with Ludwigia Arcuata
Ludwigia arcuata
6 rated pairings from the Ludwigia Arcuata 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.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Shrimp will not damage plant tissue and help control algae; they thrive in the same nutrient-rich, high-light environment
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Excellent algae control without harming delicate foliage; compatible with fertilizer regimens
Rotala Rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia
Excellent companion plant with contrasting broader leaves; both thrive under high light and CO₂
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Complementary foreground plant that creates layered aquascaping; shares identical nutrient and light requirements
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that won't uproot or damage fine-leaved stems; adds visual contrast
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Gentle algae eaters that graze without damaging plant tissue; prefer similar water parameters
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