Can hatchetfish live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Hatchetfish and bamboo shrimp get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

HatchetfishHatchetfish75–81°F · pH 5.5–7.5 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: 75–81°Hatchetfish 75–81°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Hatchetfish 5.5–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hatchetfish · 1.5 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

HatchetfishBamboo shrimp
Temperature75–81 °F72–82 °F
pH5.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for hatchetfish

All hatchetfish tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can hatchetfish live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes. Hatchetfish and bamboo shrimp get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both hatchetfish and bamboo shrimp?

75–81 °F. Hatchetfish need 75–81 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do hatchetfish and bamboo shrimp need together?

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