Pure Red Line Shrimp tank mates
Caridina cantonensis
6 rated pairings from the Pure Red Line Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Pure Red Line Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae grazer from a different genus, so it can't crossbreed with PRLs
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Dense moss grows biofilm for grazing and shelters shrimplets
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Low-light plant that gives grazing surfaces and shade
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Crystal Red Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis var. Crystal Red
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Same species and same care — they will interbreed, so keep them apart if you want to keep the line pure
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, peaceful algae eater that ignores shrimp and is happy in soft water
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Grazes algae without competing with shrimp; needs some GH for its shell
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