Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp tank mates
Neocaridina davidi
5 rated pairings from the Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Yellow Neocaridina 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
Similar peaceful nature and compatible water parameters; excellent algae-eating companions
Ghost Shrimp
Palaemonetes paludosus
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful, similar size and care requirements; can cohabitate without aggression
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater with compatible water parameters and feeding habits
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that will not prey on adult shrimp; avoid with shrimplets
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Generally peaceful; monitor for aggression toward shrimp, especially during breeding
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.