Livestock compatible with Ottelia Mesenterium
Ottelia mesenterium
6 rated pairings from the Ottelia Mesenterium care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage delicate ruffled leaves
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Excellent algae control without harming plant tissue
Java Fern
Microsorum pteropus
Hardy companion plant that tolerates high CO2 and lighting conditions
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle invertebrates that help control algae without damaging leaves
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