Can hillstream loaches live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, hillstream loaches and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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: 72–75°Hillstream loach 68–75°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Hillstream loach 6.5–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 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

Hillstream loachBamboo shrimp
Temperature68–75 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for hillstream loaches

All hillstream loach tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes, hillstream loaches and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and bamboo shrimp?

72–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do hillstream loaches and bamboo shrimp need together?

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