Can discus live with bamboo shrimp?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Discus and bamboo shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 82°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What to watch
- Watch outThey only share 82°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
- Watch outDiscus will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give bamboo shrimp somewhere to hide.
What works
- pH 6.5–7 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: discus the mid, bamboo shrimp the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Discus | Bamboo shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 6.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 5+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for discus
Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp
Questions
Can discus live with bamboo shrimp?
Yes, with care. Discus and bamboo shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 82°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What temperature suits both discus and bamboo shrimp?
82–82 °F. Discus need 82–88 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do discus and bamboo shrimp need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the discus. Add space for each extra fish.