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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+
Showing 121 - 144 of 735 Tank Mates

Clown Loach & Bloodfin Tetra

Chromobotia macracanthus · Aphyocharax anisitsi

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulBloodfin Tetra: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Blue Acara

Chromobotia macracanthus · Andinoacara pulcher

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

Clown Loach & Blue Back Blue Eye

Chromobotia macracanthus · Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulBlue Back Blue Eye: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Blue Botia

Chromobotia macracanthus · Yasuhikotakia modesta

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulBlue Botia: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Blue Dolphin (Hap)

Chromobotia macracanthus · Cyrtocara moorii

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulBlue Dolphin (Hap): Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Blue Emperor Tetra

Chromobotia macracanthus · Inpaichthys kerri

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulBlue Emperor Tetra: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Blue Pearl Shrimp

Chromobotia macracanthus · Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulBlue Pearl Shrimp: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Blue Point Cichlid

Chromobotia macracanthus · Andinoacara coeruleopunctatus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulBlue Point Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Blue Rainbowfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Melanotaenia caerulea

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulBlue Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Blue Sifter

Chromobotia macracanthus · Cribroheros robertsoni

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulBlue Sifter: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Blue Tetra

Chromobotia macracanthus · Knodus borki

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulBlue Tetra: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Blue Tilapia

Chromobotia macracanthus · Oreochromis aureus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulBlue Tilapia: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Bluegill Sunfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Lepomis macrochirus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulBluegill Sunfish: Aggressive

Clown Loach & Boeseman's Rainbowfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Melanotaenia boesemani

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

Clown Loach & Bolivian Ram

Chromobotia macracanthus · Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulBolivian Ram: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Loach & Brevis Shelldweller

Chromobotia macracanthus · Neolamprologus brevis

Not Recommended
Clown Loach: PeacefulBrevis Shelldweller: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Loach & Brilliant Rasbora

Chromobotia macracanthus · Rasbora einthovenii

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulBrilliant Rasbora: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Brilliant Rummy-Nose Tetra

Chromobotia macracanthus · Hemigrammus bleheri

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulBrilliant Rummy-Nose Tetra: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Bristlenose Pleco

Chromobotia macracanthus · Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulBristlenose Pleco: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Bronze Corydoras

Chromobotia macracanthus · Corydoras aeneus

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulBronze Corydoras: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Brown Bullhead Catfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Ameiurus nebulosus

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

Clown Loach & Brown Camo Shrimp

Chromobotia macracanthus · Caridina babaulti var. Brown

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulBrown Camo Shrimp: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Brown Hoplo Catfish

Chromobotia macracanthus · Hoplosternum littorale

Ideal Tank Mates
Clown Loach: PeacefulBrown Hoplo Catfish: Peaceful

Clown Loach & Brown Puffer

Chromobotia macracanthus · Pao turgidus

Possible with Caution
Clown Loach: PeacefulBrown Puffer: Highly Aggressive