Can cherry barbs live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry barbs and bamboo shrimp make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 73–81°Cherry barb 73–81°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry barb · 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

Cherry barbBamboo shrimp
Temperature73–81 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
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 cherry barbs

All cherry barb tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can cherry barbs live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes. Cherry barbs and bamboo shrimp make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and bamboo shrimp?

73–81 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do cherry barbs and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the cherry barb. Add space for each extra fish.