Can bolivian rams live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 72–79°Bolivian ram 72–79°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bolivian ram 6–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bolivian ram · 3 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

Bolivian ramBamboo shrimp
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

All bolivian ram tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can bolivian rams live with bamboo shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and bamboo shrimp?

72–79 °F. Bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do bolivian rams and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the bolivian ram. Add space for each extra fish.