Wood Shrimp tank mates
Atyopsis spinipes
5 rated pairings from the Wood Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Wood Shrimp needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae-eater that occupies different feeding niche; no predatory threat
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that do not prey on adult shrimp; occupy different water zones
Java Fern
Microsorum pteropus
Provides shelter and grazing surfaces for biofilm growth; essential for shrimp habitat
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Similar peaceful nature and biofilm-feeding behavior; may compete for food but generally coexist well
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful temperament and small size; generally ignore shrimp but monitor for aggression
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.