Can koi live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
No

No. Koi and bamboo shrimp should not share a tank. A koi is big enough to swallow adult bamboo shrimp.

KoiKoi59–77°F · pH 7–8.5 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Koi 7–8.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Koi · 24 inBamboo shrimp · 3 in0"6"12"18"24"
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

KoiBamboo shrimp
Temperature59–77 °F72–82 °F
pH7–8.56.5–7.5
Adult size24.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tankPond20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atAll levelsBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for koi

All koi tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can koi live with bamboo shrimp?

No. Koi and bamboo shrimp should not share a tank. A koi is big enough to swallow adult bamboo shrimp.

What temperature suits both koi and bamboo shrimp?

72–77 °F. Koi need 59–77 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do koi and bamboo shrimp need together?

A pond. Koi outgrow indoor tanks.