Livestock compatible with Micrantha Lily
Nymphaea micrantha
6 rated pairings from the Micrantha Lily 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 plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-destructive shrimp that graze algae without harming delicate plant tissue
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Compatible foreground plant that thrives in similar nutrient-rich substrate conditions
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp species that actively graze algae without disturbing rooted plants
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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