Can bettas live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bettas and bamboo shrimp make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

BettaBetta76–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–82°Betta 76–82°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Betta 6.5–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Betta · 2.5 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

BettaBamboo shrimp
Temperature76–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bettas live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes. Bettas and bamboo shrimp make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both bettas and bamboo shrimp?

76–82 °F. Bettas need 76–82 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do bettas and bamboo shrimp need together?

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