Red Wine Shrimp tank mates
Caridina logemanni
6 rated pairings from the Red Wine Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Red Wine Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae eater that shares similar water parameters and does not prey on shrimp
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp species that coexist peacefully with Red Wine Shrimp in established colonies
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides essential biofilm, grazing surface, and shelter for shrimp and shrimplets
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy plant that provides grazing surfaces and hiding spots without being uprooted by shrimp
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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