Can Bamboo / Wood Shrimp live with Neon Tetra?
Caution — with care
Why
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
- Neon Tetra leaves adult Bamboo / Wood Shrimp alone but eats the babies — the colony survives with plenty of cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–78°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Bamboo / Wood Shrimp | Neon Tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 68–78°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Neon Tetra: buy at Aquarium Co-Op
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 Neon Tetra