Livestock compatible with Ludwigia Senegalensis
Ludwigia senegalensis
6 rated pairings from the Ludwigia Senegalensis 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.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle algae grazers that won't damage delicate plant tissues or uproot stems
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-destructive shrimp that help control algae without harming the plant
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Complementary foreground plant with similar high-light requirements and slow growth
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy companion plant with contrasting leaf shape; thrives in same high-light conditions
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eaters that graze on plant surfaces without causing damage
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller that won't uproot or consume the plant; appreciates planted environment
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