Can cardinal tetras live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

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

Cardinal tetraCardinal tetra76–84°F · pH 4.6–7 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°Cardinal tetra 76–84°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Cardinal tetra 4.6–7Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cardinal tetra · 2 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

Cardinal tetraBamboo shrimp
Temperature76–84 °F72–82 °F
pH4.6–76.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cardinal tetras

All cardinal tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can cardinal tetras live with bamboo shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both cardinal tetras and bamboo shrimp?

76–82 °F. Cardinal tetras need 76–84 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do cardinal tetras and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the cardinal tetra. Add space for each extra fish.