Yellow Neocaridina tank mates
Neocaridina davidi var. Yellow
6 rated pairings from the Yellow Neocaridina care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Yellow Neocaridina needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae eaters with identical water parameters; no predation risk
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, peaceful fish that won't predate on adult shrimp; prefer similar warm water conditions
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae grazer with compatible water needs; no competition or aggression
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Foreground plant that provides cover and grazing surfaces for shrimp
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
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