Rili Red Sakura Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
5 rated pairings from the Rili Red Sakura Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Rili Red Sakura 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 the same water parameters and does not prey on shrimp
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, non-aggressive fish that coexist peacefully with shrimp colonies
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Micro-sized rasbora that poses no threat to adult or juvenile shrimp
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Same species group; compatible for mixed-color colonies with potential for interbreeding
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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