Livestock compatible with Mosquito Fern
Azolla pinnata
5 rated pairings from the Mosquito Fern 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.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater that will not damage delicate fronds
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-destructive shrimp that benefits from plant cover
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Gentle algae eater that will not uproot or damage floating fern
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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