Bamboo Shrimp Tank Mates & Compatibility

Bamboo Shrimp

Atyopsis moluccensis

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TemperamentPeaceful (0/10)

Adult Size10 cm

Temperature22–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Bamboo Shrimp fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Bamboo Shrimp to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Bamboo Shrimp

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Bamboo Shrimp & African Butterfly Cichlid

Atyopsis moluccensis · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & African Butterfly Fish

Atyopsis moluccensis · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Bamboo Shrimp & African Jewel Cichlid

Atyopsis moluccensis · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Bamboo Shrimp & African Lungfish

Atyopsis moluccensis · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Bamboo Shrimp & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Atyopsis moluccensis · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Bamboo Shrimp & Amano Shrimp

Atyopsis moluccensis · Caridina multidentata

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Amazon Leaf Fish

Atyopsis moluccensis · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Amazon Puffer

Atyopsis moluccensis · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Apple Snail

Atyopsis moluccensis · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Assassin Snail

Atyopsis moluccensis · Clea helena

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Atyopsis moluccensis · Melanochromis auratus

🔴Not Recommended

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Bamboo Shrimp & Bala Shark

Atyopsis moluccensis · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Atyopsis moluccensis · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Bamboo Shrimp & Beckford's Pencilfish

Atyopsis moluccensis · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Atyopsis moluccensis · Caridina cantonensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Atyopsis moluccensis · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Bamboo Shrimp & Black Ghost Knifefish

Atyopsis moluccensis · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Bamboo Shrimp & Black Neon Tetra

Atyopsis moluccensis · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Black Pacu

Atyopsis moluccensis · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Black Skirt Tetra

Atyopsis moluccensis · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Atyopsis moluccensis · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Atyopsis moluccensis · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Blind Cave Tetra

Atyopsis moluccensis · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Bamboo Shrimp & Blood Parrot Cichlid

Atyopsis moluccensis · Hybrid cichlid (Blood Parrot)

🟡Possible with Caution

Bamboo Shrimp: PeacefulBlood Parrot Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive