Livestock compatible with Water Lettuce
Pistia stratiotes
6 rated pairings from the Water Lettuce 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.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Will not damage leaves; helps control algae on roots and plant surfaces
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small and peaceful; will not uproot or consume the plant
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, gentle schooling fish that appreciate the shelter and shade provided
Amazon Frogbit
Limnobium laevigatum
Excellent companion floating plant with similar care requirements and growth rates
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful surface dweller that benefits from shade; may nibble leaves occasionally but not destructively
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Surface-oriented fish that uses floating plants for cover; generally non-destructive
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.