Can rainbow sharks live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Rainbow sharkRainbow shark72–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Rainbow shark 6.5–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Rainbow shark · 6 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

Rainbow sharkBamboo shrimp
Temperature72–80 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rainbow sharks

All rainbow shark tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can rainbow sharks live with bamboo shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both rainbow sharks and bamboo shrimp?

72–80 °F. Rainbow sharks need 72–80 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do rainbow sharks and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the rainbow shark. Add space for each extra fish.