Can bamboo shrimp live with black neon tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bamboo shrimp and black neon tetras can live together. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–81°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°Black neon tetra 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5Black neon tetra 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bamboo shrimp · 3 inBlack neon tetra · 1.5 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

Bamboo shrimpBlack neon tetra
Temperature72–82 °F73–81 °F
pH6.5–7.55.5–7.5
Adult size3.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for black neon tetras

All black neon tetra tank mates

Questions

Can bamboo shrimp live with black neon tetras?

Yes, bamboo shrimp and black neon tetras can live together. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both bamboo shrimp and black neon tetras?

73–81 °F. Bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F, black neon tetras need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do bamboo shrimp and black neon tetras need together?

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