Can platies live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, platies and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 72–80°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

PlatyPlaty70–80°F · pH 7–8.2 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Platy · 2.5 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

PlatyBamboo shrimp
Temperature70–80 °F72–82 °F
pH7–8.26.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for platies

All platy tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can platies live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes, platies and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 72–80°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both platies and bamboo shrimp?

72–80 °F. Platies need 70–80 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do platies and bamboo shrimp need together?

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