Shoal & Stem

Species Catalogue

26 species matching your filters — care guides, community photos, water parameters, and tank-mate compatibility.

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African Fan Shrimp

Desmocaris trispinosa

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1.5″·20+ gal·group 3+·peaceful
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Alternanthera Reineckii Pink

Alternanthera reineckii Pink

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Alternanthera reineckii Pink is a vibrant stem plant prized for its striking pink to red coloration on the undersides of its leaves, which intensifies under high light. This medium-sized plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a bushy growth habit, making it ideal for creating colorful midground focal points in planted aquariums.

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Alternanthera Reineckii Purple

Alternanthera reineckii Purple

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Alternanthera reineckii Purple is a vibrant stem plant prized for its deep purple to reddish coloration on the undersides of its narrow, lance-shaped leaves. This mid-ground plant exhibits striking color intensity under high lighting and CO2 supplementation, making it a popular choice for aquascapers seeking dramatic visual contrast. Its compact growth habit and vivid hues make it ideal for creating focal points in planted aquariums.

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Blue Bolt Pinto Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.25″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Blue King Kong Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.5″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Blue Leg Poso Prawn

Macrobrachium latidactylus

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2.5″·20+ gal·semi-aggr.
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Blue Pincher Macro

Macrobrachium vollenhovenii

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5.9″·40+ gal·aggressive
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Bronze Featherback

Notopterus notopterus

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12″·75+ gal·peaceful
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Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp

Caridina dennerli

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1.5″·10+ gal·group 5+·peaceful
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Extreme Black King Kong Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.5″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Extreme Panda Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.25″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Extreme Red King Kong Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.25″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Flowerhead Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.25″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Galaxy Pinto Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.25″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Giant River Prawn

Macrobrachium rosenbergii

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8″·55+ gal·peaceful
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L081 Gold Nugget Pleco Medium Spot

Baryancistrus sp. L081

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8″·75+ gal·peaceful
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L177 Gold Nugget Pleco

Baryancistrus sp. L177

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9″·75+ gal·peaceful
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L236 White Line Tiger Pleco

Hypancistrus sp. L236

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3.5″·20+ gal·peaceful
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Mosura Pinto Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.25″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Mosura Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.25″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Red Galaxy Pinto Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.25″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Rock Prawn

Macrobrachium lar

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3.5″·20+ gal·aggressive
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Rotala Macrandra Mini Red

Rotala macrandra Mini Red

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Rotala Macrandra Mini Red is a compact, high-color variant of the popular stem plant, featuring deep red to burgundy leaves with intricate venation patterns. This cultivar grows slower and stays smaller than standard Rotala macrandra, making it ideal for mid-sized aquascapes. The vibrant red coloration intensifies under high light and with adequate CO2 supplementation.

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Rotala Macrandra Narrow Leaf

Rotala macrandra Narrow Leaf

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Rotala Macrandra Narrow Leaf is a stunning stem plant prized for its vibrant red to pink coloration on narrow, elongated leaves. This variety exhibits more slender foliage than standard Rotala macrandra, creating an elegant, feathery appearance. It is a demanding plant that requires high light, CO2 injection, and excellent water parameters to achieve its best coloration and growth.

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Skunk Pinto Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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1.25″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
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Star Moss

Tortula ruralis

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Star Moss (Tortula ruralis) is a terrestrial moss species occasionally used in paludariums and riparian aquascaping, though it is not a true aquatic plant. It features fine, delicate branching with small leaves and a distinctive star-like appearance when viewed from above. This moss is extremely hardy and desiccation-tolerant but struggles when fully submerged for extended periods.