Can zebra plecos live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°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: 79–82°Zebra pleco 79–88°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra pleco · 3.5 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

Zebra plecoBamboo shrimp
Temperature79–88 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for zebra plecos

All zebra pleco tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can zebra plecos live with bamboo shrimp?

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

What temperature suits both zebra plecos and bamboo shrimp?

79–82 °F. Zebra plecos need 79–88 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do zebra plecos and bamboo shrimp need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the zebra pleco. Add space for each extra fish.