Can apistogramma live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Apistogramma and bamboo shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. Apistogramma will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give bamboo shrimp somewhere to hide.

ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Apistogramma 75–84°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Apistogramma 5–7Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Apistogramma · 3 inBamboo shrimp · 3 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

ApistogrammaBamboo shrimp
Temperature75–84 °F72–82 °F
pH5–76.5–7.5
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for apistogramma

All apistogramma tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can apistogramma live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes, with care. Apistogramma and bamboo shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. Apistogramma will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give bamboo shrimp somewhere to hide.

What temperature suits both apistogramma and bamboo shrimp?

75–82 °F. Apistogramma need 75–84 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do apistogramma and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the apistogramma. Add space for each extra fish.