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Fish + plant compatibility

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Pick one fish and one plant to see specific tag-based warnings for nibbling, uprooting, flow mismatch, cover value, and water-range conflicts.

Crystal Red Shrimp freshwater aquarium species

Crystal Red Shrimp

Caridina cantonensis var. 'Crystal Red'
Profile
Min tank
10 gal
Adult size
1.2 in
Temperature
68-74°F
pH
5.8-6.8
Community leaninglive or fresh foodspecialized dietbiofilm grazermature tank requiredsensitive invertebrate
African Hygro aquarium plant

African Hygro

Hygrophila odora
Profile
Light
medium
CO2
recommended
Height
50 cm
pH
6-8
stemmidgroundbackgroundrooted stemco2 recommendedlow flow ok

Compatibility findings

Crystal Red Shrimp with African Hygro

warn
Crystal Red Shrimp may nibble African Hygro

Crystal Red Shrimp is tagged for plant nibbling, while African Hygro is not a tough-plant pick.

good
African Hygro helps Crystal Red Shrimp feel covered

Crystal Red Shrimp is tagged for dense cover, and African Hygro is tagged as useful structure or dense growth.

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