Livestock compatible with Umbrella Hairgrass
Eleocharis vivipara
6 rated pairings from the Umbrella Hairgrass care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae-eater that won't damage delicate hairgrass stems and helps maintain plant health
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-destructive shrimp that grazes algae without harming plant tissue; thrives in similar water parameters
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Complementary foreground plant that pairs well with Umbrella Hairgrass for layered aquascaping
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Low-light companion plant with different growth pattern; both benefit from similar nutrient supplementation
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Gentle schooling fish that won't uproot or damage the plant; prefers similar water conditions
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful dwarf cichlid that won't uproot plants; prefers warm water within the species' range
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