Livestock compatible with Mayaca Fluviatilis
Mayaca fluviatilis
6 rated pairings from the Mayaca Fluviatilis 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
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage delicate foliage and help maintain plant health
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Small, gentle fish that appreciate planted tanks and won't uproot or consume the plant
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Excellent plant-safe invertebrates that graze algae and thrive in the same soft, acidic water parameters
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Complementary foreground plant that creates attractive layering and shares similar nutrient requirements
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy companion plant with different growth habit; tie to hardscape rather than planting in substrate
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful dwarf cichlid that appreciates planted environments but may occasionally uproot plants while foraging
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