Can Bamboo / Wood Shrimp live with Wild-Type Betta?
Light caution
Why
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp grows too large for most bettas to bother, but bettas vary individually — give it dense cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 76–82°F and pH 6.5–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Bamboo / Wood Shrimp | Wild-Type Betta | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 76–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 2–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 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.
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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