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Clown Loach Tank Mates & Compatibility

Clown Loach

Chromobotia macracanthus

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size30 cm
Temperature25–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingGroup of 5+
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Clown Loach & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Maingano Mbuna

Chromobotia macracanthus · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Clown Loach & Maison Reef Peacock

Chromobotia macracanthus · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Malawi Eyebiter

Chromobotia macracanthus · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Clown Loach & Malawi Gar

Chromobotia macracanthus · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Malawi Hawk

Chromobotia macracanthus · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Clown Loach & Malaya Shrimp

Chromobotia macracanthus · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Clown Loach & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Marble Goby

Chromobotia macracanthus · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Clown Loach & Marbled Bichir

Chromobotia macracanthus · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Marbled Hatchetfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Marbled Whiptail

Chromobotia macracanthus · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Marlier's Julie

Chromobotia macracanthus · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Mayan Cichlid

Chromobotia macracanthus · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Clown Loach & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Melanotaenia maylandi

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Mbu Puffer

Chromobotia macracanthus · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Clown Loach & Melon Barb

Chromobotia macracanthus · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Loach & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Clown Loach & Midas Cichlid

Chromobotia macracanthus · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Clown Loach & Midnight Catfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Loach & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Misool Rainbowfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful