Can bamboo shrimp live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Bamboo shrimp and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Dwarf gouramis 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 Dwarf gouramiDwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bamboo shrimp · 3 inDwarf gourami · 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

Bamboo shrimpDwarf gourami
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

All dwarf gourami tank mates

Questions

Can bamboo shrimp live with dwarf gouramis?

Yes, with care. Bamboo shrimp and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Dwarf gouramis 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 dwarf gouramis?

72–82 °F. Bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do bamboo shrimp and dwarf gouramis need together?

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