Can otocinclus live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

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

OtocinclusOtocinclus72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 72–79°Otocinclus 72–79°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Otocinclus 6–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Otocinclus · 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

OtocinclusBamboo shrimp
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for otocinclus

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Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can otocinclus live with bamboo shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both otocinclus and bamboo shrimp?

72–79 °F. Otocinclus need 72–79 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do otocinclus and bamboo shrimp need together?

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