Yellow Golden Back Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
5 rated pairings from the Yellow Golden Back Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Yellow Golden Back Shrimp needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Same peaceful temperament; compatible colony members
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Same species group; can interbreed but generally coexist peacefully
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater; shares similar biofilm-grazing behavior
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.