Can Altum Angelfish live with Bamboo / Wood Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Altum Angelfish is recorded as taking adult shrimp and is 2.0× the length of Bamboo / Wood Shrimp. Dense cover helps and some individuals ignore them, but expect losses.
- Almost no shared temperature: Altum Angelfish wants 82–88°F and Bamboo / Wood Shrimp wants 75–82°F, so only 82°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- No overlapping water hardness: Altum Angelfish wants 1–5 dGH but Bamboo / Wood Shrimp wants 6–15 dGH.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.5.
Sweet spot: both do well at 82–82°F and pH 6.5–6.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Bamboo / Wood Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 3.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
Where to buy
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
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