Can Glass Catfish Live With Bamboo Shrimp?
✅Compatible
Glass Catfish and Bamboo Shrimp are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–80°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Glass Catfish | Bamboo Shrimp | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–80°F | 74–82°F | 75–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 5" | 3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Filter feeder | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Glass Catfish + Bamboo Shrimp
To keep Glass Catfish and Bamboo Shrimp together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Glass Catfish should be kept in a school of 5+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus vitreolus
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Bamboo Shrimp
Atyopsis moluccensis
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Bamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) is a intermediate-level freshwater invertebrate growing to 3 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Bamboo Shrimp:
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