Yellow Fire Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
6 rated pairings from the Yellow Fire Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Yellow Fire 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
Same water requirements and peaceful temperament; excellent algae-eating companion
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Compatible Neocaridina species with identical care needs; may interbreed to create mixed colors
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Ideal plant for shrimp tanks; provides grazing surface and shelter for shrimplets
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy plant that shrimp cannot uproot; provides biofilm growth and hiding spots
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater that shares soft water preference; avoid overstocking to prevent competition
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater; shrimp and snails coexist well in planted tanks
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