Can kribensis live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict

Yes, with care

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

Kribensis75–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Bamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

Watch outKribensis will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give bamboo shrimp somewhere to hide.

What works

Both are fine at 75–80°F.
pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Kribensis	Bamboo shrimp
Temperature	75–80 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	6.5–7.5
Adult size	4.0 in	3.0 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for kribensis

All kribensis tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can kribensis live with bamboo shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both kribensis and bamboo shrimp?

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

What size tank do kribensis and bamboo shrimp need together?

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