Livestock compatible with Ludwigia Repens
Ludwigia repens
6 rated pairings from the Ludwigia Repens 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.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful shrimp that won't uproot or consume the plant; add visual contrast with red coloration
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Gentle algae-eating fish that won't disturb plants and help maintain water quality
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Excellent companion plant with similar care requirements; creates layered foreground-to-midground aesthetic
Rotala Rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia
Compatible stem plant with similar growth rate and nutrient needs; complements red coloration
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Also recommended alongside Ludwigia Repens
Species whose own guides list Ludwigia Repens as a tank mate.
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