Can bamboo shrimp live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Dojo loachDojo loach59–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bamboo shrimp · 3 inDojo loach · 6 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 shrimpDojo loach
Temperature72–82 °F59–77 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–8
Adult size3.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for dojo loaches

All dojo loach tank mates

Questions

Can bamboo shrimp live with dojo loaches?

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

What temperature suits both bamboo shrimp and dojo loaches?

72–77 °F. Bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

What size tank do bamboo shrimp and dojo loaches need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the dojo loach. Add space for each extra fish.