Can jack dempseys live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
No

No. Jack dempseys and bamboo shrimp should not share a tank. Jack dempseys hunt shrimp. Adult bamboo shrimp will be eaten.

Jack DempseyJack Dempsey72–86°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: 72–82°Jack Dempsey 72–86°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Jack Dempsey 6.5–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Jack Dempsey · 10 inBamboo shrimp · 3 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

Jack DempseyBamboo shrimp
Temperature72–86 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size10.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for jack dempseys

All jack dempsey tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can jack dempseys live with bamboo shrimp?

No. Jack dempseys and bamboo shrimp should not share a tank. Jack dempseys hunt shrimp. Adult bamboo shrimp will be eaten.

What temperature suits both jack dempseys and bamboo shrimp?

72–82 °F. Jack dempseys need 72–86 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do jack dempseys and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the jack dempsey. Add space for each extra fish.