Livestock compatible with Red Root Floater
Phyllanthus fluitans
6 rated pairings from the Red Root Floater 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.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eaters that won't damage plant tissue and help maintain tank cleanliness
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-destructive shrimp that thrive in planted tanks and won't uproot or consume healthy plants
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that appreciate plant cover and won't damage floating vegetation
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, gentle fish that benefit from the shade and shelter provided by floating plant canopies
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Excellent companion plant that creates layered habitat and shares similar low-nutrient tolerance
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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