Can silver dollars live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, silver dollars and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Silver dollarSilver dollar75–82°F · pH 5–7 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: 75–82°Silver dollar 75–82°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Silver dollar 5–7Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Silver dollar · 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

Silver dollarBamboo shrimp
Temperature75–82 °F72–82 °F
pH5–76.5–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for silver dollars

All silver dollar tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can silver dollars live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes, silver dollars and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both silver dollars and bamboo shrimp?

75–82 °F. Silver dollars need 75–82 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do silver dollars and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the silver dollar. Add space for each extra fish.