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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 & Walking Catfish (Clarias)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Clarias batrachus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive

Clown Loach & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Oreochromis hornorum

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Warmouth

Chromobotia macracanthus · Lepomis gulosus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive

Clown Loach & Weeksi Bichir

Chromobotia macracanthus · Polypterus weeksii

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

Clown Loach & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Silurus glanis

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive

Clown Loach & West African Bichir

Chromobotia macracanthus · Polypterus retropinnis

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Western Rainbowfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Melanotaenia australis

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Whiptail Catfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Rineloricaria sp.

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Whisker Shrimp

Chromobotia macracanthus · Macrobrachium sp.

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive

Clown Loach & White Cheeked Goby

Chromobotia macracanthus · Rhinogobius duospilus

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Loach & White Cichlid

Chromobotia macracanthus · Vieja argentea

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive

Clown Loach & White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Chromobotia macracanthus · Tanichthys albonubes

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful

Clown Loach & White Saum (Green Terror)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Andinoacara stalsbergi

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive

Clown Loach & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive

Clown Loach & Whiteseam Fighter

Chromobotia macracanthus · Betta albimarginata

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Loach & Wolf Cichlid

Chromobotia macracanthus · Parachromis dovii

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Clown Loach & Wolf Fish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Hoplias malabaricus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive

Clown Loach & Wrestling Halfbeak

Chromobotia macracanthus · Dermogenys pusilla

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Loach & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Pristella maxillaris

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful

Clown Loach & Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Chromobotia macracanthus · Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Loach & Xenotilapia papilio

Chromobotia macracanthus · Xenotilapia papilio

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Yellow Acara

Chromobotia macracanthus · Aequidens metae

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Yellow Bullhead Catfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Ameiurus natalis

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Yellow Convict

Chromobotia macracanthus · Cryptoheros nanoluteus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive