Painted Fire Red Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
6 rated pairings from the Painted Fire Red Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Painted Fire Red Shrimp needs at least 5 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 water parameters and peaceful temperament; excellent algae control companions
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom feeders with identical water requirements; no predatory behavior toward shrimp
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae-eating companion with identical care requirements; no competition or aggression
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides essential biofilm growth, grazing surfaces, and shelter for shrimplets
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that won't predate on adult shrimp; compatible temperature and pH ranges
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Gentle community fish with overlapping water parameters; may eat shrimplets so provide dense plants
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