Can bamboo shrimp live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Bamboo shrimp and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Electric blue acaras 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 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

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 inElectric blue acara · 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 shrimpElectric blue acara
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for electric blue acaras

All electric blue acara tank mates

Questions

Can bamboo shrimp live with electric blue acaras?

Yes, with care. Bamboo shrimp and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Electric blue acaras 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 electric blue acaras?

72–82 °F. Bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do bamboo shrimp and electric blue acaras need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.