White Orchid Shrimp tank mates
Caridina spinata
6 rated pairings from the White Orchid Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. White Orchid Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and peaceful temperament; compatible foraging behavior
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater with similar biofilm-feeding habits
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides shelter, biofilm growth, and natural habitat
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy plant that provides grazing surfaces and hiding places
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.