Livestock compatible with Water Sprite
Ceratopteris thalictroides
5 rated pairings from the Water Sprite 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 will not damage delicate fronds and benefits from plant cover
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that uses plants for shelter and will not uproot or consume the plant
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle invertebrate that grazes algae and benefits from dense plant cover for safety
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Excellent companion plant that creates dense cover and shares similar care requirements
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.