Can Bamboo / Wood Shrimp live with Discus?
Caution — with care
Why
- Discus is recorded as taking adult shrimp and is 2.3× the length of Bamboo / Wood Shrimp. Dense cover helps and some individuals ignore them, but expect losses.
- Almost no shared temperature: Bamboo / Wood Shrimp wants 75–82°F and Discus wants 82–88°F, so only 82°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 82–82°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Bamboo / Wood Shrimp | Discus | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 82–88°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 55 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 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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