Can upside down catfish live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Upside down catfishUpside down catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Upside down catfish 72–79°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Upside down catfish 6–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Upside down catfish · 4 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

Upside down catfishBamboo shrimp
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size4.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for upside down catfish

All upside down catfish tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can upside down catfish live with bamboo shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both upside down catfish and bamboo shrimp?

72–79 °F. Upside down catfish need 72–79 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do upside down catfish and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the upside down catfish. Add space for each extra fish.