Can glass catfish live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Glass catfish and bamboo shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. Glass catfish will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give bamboo shrimp somewhere to hide.

Glass catfishGlass catfish75–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Glass catfish 75–80°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Glass catfish 6.5–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Glass catfish · 3 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

Glass catfishBamboo shrimp
Temperature75–80 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for glass catfish

All glass catfish tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can glass catfish live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes, with care. Glass catfish and bamboo shrimp can share a tank, but watch one thing. Glass catfish will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give bamboo shrimp somewhere to hide.

What temperature suits both glass catfish and bamboo shrimp?

75–80 °F. Glass catfish need 75–80 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do glass catfish and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the glass catfish. Add space for each extra fish.