Livestock compatible with Salvinia
Salvinia minima
6 rated pairings from the Salvinia care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
5 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small algae-eating fish that won't damage floating plants and benefit from shade provided by Salvinia mats
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that thrive under the shade and cover created by dense Salvinia growth
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Shrimp appreciate the plant cover and won't damage Salvinia; they help control algae on plant surfaces
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Excellent algae control and won't damage Salvinia; thrive in shaded environments created by floating plants
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Excellent companion plant; slow-growing Anubias contrasts with fast-growing Salvinia for balanced aquascaping
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Also recommended alongside Salvinia
Species whose own guides list Salvinia as a tank mate.
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