Rock Prawn tank mates
Macrobrachium lar
5 rated pairings from the Rock Prawn care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Rock Prawn needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides essential hiding places and reduces aggression through visual barriers
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy plant that withstands shrimp activity and provides shelter
Bucephalandra
Bucephalandra sp.
Durable plant offering cover without being uprooted by aggressive behavior
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
May be predated upon or harassed; only in heavily planted tanks with multiple hiding spots
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Risk of predation or aggression; only if tank is very large with abundant cover
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