Can Bamboo / Wood Shrimp live with Wild Betta Splendens?
Not recommended
Why
- Wild Betta Splendens will hunt and eat Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7.5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Bamboo / Wood Shrimp | Wild Betta Splendens | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 75–86°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 6–7.5 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Bamboo / Wood Shrimp (to keep Wild Betta Splendens):
- Giant Sulawesi Snail — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Colombian Ramshorn — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Wild Betta Splendens (to keep Bamboo / Wood Shrimp):
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Wild Betta Splendens: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics 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.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Bamboo / Wood Shrimp · …with Wild Betta Splendens