Can Bamboo / Wood Shrimp live with Variatus Platy?
Light caution
Why
- Variatus Platy leaves adult Bamboo / Wood Shrimp alone but eats the babies — the colony survives with plenty of cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–77°F and pH 7–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Bamboo / Wood Shrimp | Variatus Platy | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 65–77°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 7–8.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 10–25 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 2.75" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 15 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 Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy: 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 Variatus Platy