Can boesemani rainbowfish live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Boesemani rainbowfishBoesemani rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 7–8 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Boesemani rainbowfish 75–82°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Boesemani rainbowfish 7–8Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Boesemani rainbowfish · 4 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

Boesemani rainbowfishBamboo shrimp
Temperature75–82 °F72–82 °F
pH7–86.5–7.5
Adult size4.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for boesemani rainbowfish

All boesemani rainbowfish tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can boesemani rainbowfish live with bamboo shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both boesemani rainbowfish and bamboo shrimp?

75–82 °F. Boesemani rainbowfish need 75–82 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do boesemani rainbowfish and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the boesemani rainbowfish. Add space for each extra fish.