Can lemon tetras live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, lemon tetras and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Lemon tetraLemon tetra72–82°F · pH 5.5–7.5 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: 72–82°Lemon tetra 72–82°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Lemon tetra 5.5–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Lemon tetra · 2 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

Lemon tetraBamboo shrimp
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH5.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank15 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for lemon tetras

All lemon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can lemon tetras live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes, lemon tetras and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both lemon tetras and bamboo shrimp?

72–82 °F. Lemon tetras need 72–82 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do lemon tetras and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the bamboo shrimp. Add space for each extra fish.