Red Line Shrimp tank mates
Caridina thambipillai
6 rated pairings from the 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. 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
Similar size and peaceful temperament; both are algae-eating shrimp that coexist well
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller with similar biofilm-grazing habits; no predatory behavior
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides essential grazing surface, shelter, and biofilm production for shrimp
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.