Clown Loach
Clown Loach is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 100 gallons (379 L), water at 77-86°F (25-30°C) and a pH of 6-7.5.
Also searched as: clown loach, chromobotia macracanthus
Quick facts
Outgrows most tanks (up to 12"). Keep 5+. Prone to ich. Loves caves.
| Minimum tank | 100 gallons (379 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 77-86°F (25-30°C) |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | 5 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Striped Raphael Catfishmin tank 35 gal
Temperature overlap 77-86°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Blue Phantom Plecomin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Moonlight Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Pearl Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Snakeskin Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-86°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Snowball Plecomin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Zebra Plecomin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Flash Plecomin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 77-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (6-7.5 vs 8-9).
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (6-7.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 77°F is too narrow.
Texas Cichlidmin tank 55 galGreen Terrormin tank 50 gal- Oscar Fishmin tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
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