Livestock compatible with Ludwigia Super Red
Ludwigia sp. 'Super Red'
6 rated pairings from the Ludwigia Super Red care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Shrimp will not damage the plant 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 the plant; compatible with the same water parameters and fertilization regimen.
Rotala Rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia
Excellent companion plant with similar high-light and nutrient requirements; creates a striking contrast with different leaf shapes.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that will not uproot or damage the plant and add visual contrast to the red foliage.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Gentle algae eaters that graze on plant surfaces without causing damage; prefer the same soft, acidic water conditions.
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Complementary foreground plant that thrives under the same high-light conditions and benefits from shared fertilization.
Also recommended alongside Ludwigia Super Red
Species whose own guides list Ludwigia Super Red as a tank mate.
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