Bamboo Shrimp
Bamboo Shrimp is a peaceful freshwater shrimp that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 68-82°F (20-28°C) and a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Also searched as: bamboo shrimp, wood shrimp, atyopsis moluccensis
Quick facts
Filter feeder. Needs current to fan food. Turns red when stressed, needs stable water.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 68-82°F (20-28°C) |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Bristlenose Plecomin tank 25 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Plecostomusmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Harlequin Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Otocinclusmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Black Phantom Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Bloodfin Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 68-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galJack Dempseymin tank 55 galFlowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 galPea Puffermin tank 5 gal- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (6.5-7.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
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