Sakura Red Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
5 rated pairings from the Sakura Red Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Sakura Red 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
Peaceful algae-eater that shares bottom-dwelling niche without competing aggressively
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-predatory fish that ignore shrimp and thrive in similar water parameters
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, gentle fish that pose no threat to adult or juvenile shrimp
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Same species complex; can interbreed but cohabitate harmoniously
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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