Rhino Shrimp tank mates
Caridina serratirostris
5 rated pairings from the Rhino Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Rhino Shrimp needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · 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
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, non-aggressive fish that occupy mid-water column and do not compete for bottom space
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Very small, peaceful schooling fish that pose no threat to adult or juvenile shrimp
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp species; may compete for food but generally coexist peacefully in established colonies
Ghost Shrimp
Palaemonetes paludosus
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Compatible tank mate; monitor for aggression if space is limited, as Ghost Shrimp can be territorial
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.