Can paradise fish live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Paradise fish 61–79°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Paradise fish 6–8Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Paradise fish · 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

Paradise fishBamboo shrimp
Temperature61–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–86.5–7.5
Adult size3.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can paradise fish live with bamboo shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both paradise fish and bamboo shrimp?

72–79 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do paradise fish and bamboo shrimp need together?

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