Orange Sakura Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
6 rated pairings from the Orange Sakura Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Orange Sakura Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
5 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae-eaters with identical water requirements; they occupy different feeding niches
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, non-aggressive fish that won't predate on adult shrimp; share preference for planted tanks
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that shares biofilm-grazing habits; no predation risk
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Essential plant that provides grazing surface, shelter, and breeding habitat for shrimplets
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Low-growing plant that creates ideal foraging grounds and cover for shrimp colonies
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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