Can neon tetras live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Neon tetras and bamboo shrimp make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 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: 72–79°Neon tetra 72–79°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Neon tetra 6–7Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 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

Neon tetraBamboo shrimp
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–76.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can neon tetras live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes. Neon tetras and bamboo shrimp make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and bamboo shrimp?

72–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

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

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