Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp tank mates
Caridina mariae var. OEBT
6 rated pairings from the Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Same peaceful temperament; compatible biofilm-grazing diet
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater; shares similar biofilm-dependent diet
Dwarf Hairgrass Mini
Eleocharis pusilla
Plant that provides cover and biofilm surface area
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Dense plant providing shelter and abundant biofilm growth
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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