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Malaya Shrimp Tank Mates & Compatibility

Malaya Shrimp

Caridina sp. "Malaya"

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TemperamentPeaceful (0/10)
Adult Size2.5 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingGroup of 5+
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Compatible on paper, but will Malaya Shrimp fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Malaya Shrimp to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Malaya Shrimp & Abei Puffer

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Pao abei

Not Recommended
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & Achara Catfish

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & Adolfo Cory

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Malaya Shrimp & Adonis Pleco

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & Afra Cichlid

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & African Arowana

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Malaya Shrimp & African Butterfly Cichlid

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Malaya Shrimp & African Butterfly Fish

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & African Clawed Frog

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Xenopus laevis

Not Recommended
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & African Dwarf Frog

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Malaya Shrimp & African Jewel Cichlid

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & African Knifefish

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & African Lungfish

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Protopterus annectens

Not Recommended
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & African Pike

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & African Pipefish

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Malaya Shrimp & Agassiz Cory

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Corydoras agassizii

Ideal Tank Mates
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Malaya Shrimp & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malaya Shrimp & Allen's Rainbowfish

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malaya Shrimp & Alligator Gar

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Atractosteus spatula

Not Recommended
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive

Malaya Shrimp & Alligator Pleco

Caridina sp. "Malaya" · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution
Malaya Shrimp: PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful