Cardinal Shrimp
Caridina dennerli
Atyidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
26-30 °C
pH
7.5-8.5
Size
2.5 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Min tank30 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginSulawesi, Indonesia
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Caridina dennerli is a peaceful, small shrimp that requires a temperature range of 26.0-30.0°C and pH of 7.5-8.5. It is recommended to keep it in a tank with a minimum capacity of 30.0L.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (3)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amano Shrimp Caridina multidentata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bamboo Shrimp Atyopsis moluccensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Vampire Shrimp Atya gabonensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
4 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Velvet Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. blue Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Cherry Shrimp Neocaridina davidi Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Rili Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. rili Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Yellow Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. yellow Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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