Can Bamboo / Wood Shrimp live with Common Pleco?
Light caution
Why
- Common Pleco is much larger than Bamboo / Wood Shrimp but is not a shrimp hunter — it may take a shrimplet or clean up a moult. Adults are safe with cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–82°F and pH 6.5–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Bamboo / Wood Shrimp | Common Pleco | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 24" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 150 gal |
Together, plan on at least 150 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.
Sort it with: A larger tank
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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