Can kuhli loaches live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, kuhli loaches and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Kuhli loachKuhli loach75–86°F · pH 5.5–7 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: 75–82°Kuhli loach 75–86°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Kuhli loach 5.5–7Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kuhli loach · 3.5 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

Kuhli loachBamboo shrimp
Temperature75–86 °F72–82 °F
pH5.5–76.5–7.5
Adult size3.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes, kuhli loaches and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and bamboo shrimp?

75–82 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

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

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