Livestock compatible with Pygmy Chain Sword
Echinodorus tenellus
6 rated pairings from the Pygmy Chain Sword care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
5 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating fish that won't uproot or damage delicate carpet plants; beneficial for tank cleanliness
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-destructive shrimp that graze algae and won't disturb plant roots; thrive in same water parameters
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Companion foreground plant with similar light and nutrient requirements; creates layered carpet effect
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp variety that controls algae effectively and respects planted carpets
Monte Carlo
Micranthemum tweediei
Complementary foreground plant with similar growth requirements; creates dense, textured carpet
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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