Can ember tetras live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Ember tetras and bamboo shrimp get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Ember tetraEmber tetra73–84°F · pH 5.5–7 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: 73–82°Ember tetra 73–84°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Ember tetra 5.5–7Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Ember tetra · 0.8 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

Ember tetraBamboo shrimp
Temperature73–84 °F72–82 °F
pH5.5–76.5–7.5
Adult size0.8 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for ember tetras

All ember tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can ember tetras live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes. Ember tetras and bamboo shrimp get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both ember tetras and bamboo shrimp?

73–82 °F. Ember tetras need 73–84 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

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

At least 20 gal, set by the bamboo shrimp. Add space for each extra fish.