Can sparkling gouramis live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, sparkling gouramis and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Sparkling gouramiSparkling gourami72–82°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: 72–82°Sparkling gourami 72–82°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
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

Sparkling gourami · 1.5 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

Sparkling gouramiBamboo shrimp
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 4+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for sparkling gouramis

All sparkling gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can sparkling gouramis live with bamboo shrimp?

Yes, sparkling gouramis and bamboo shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both sparkling gouramis and bamboo shrimp?

72–82 °F. Sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do sparkling gouramis and bamboo shrimp need together?

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