Can serpae tetras live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

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

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

Size to scale

Serpae tetra · 1.75 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

Serpae tetraBamboo shrimp
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size1.75 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can serpae tetras live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes. Serpae 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 serpae tetras and bamboo shrimp?

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

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

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