Can rams live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Rams and bamboo shrimp make a good pair. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 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: 80–82°German blue ram 80–86°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7German blue ram 5–7Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

German blue ram · 2.5 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

German blue ramBamboo shrimp
Temperature80–86 °F72–82 °F
pH5–76.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rams

All german blue ram tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can rams live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes. Rams and bamboo shrimp make a good pair. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both rams and bamboo shrimp?

80–82 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do rams and bamboo shrimp need together?

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