Dwarf Chain Loach Tank Mates & Compatibility

Dwarf Chain Loach

Ambastaia sidthimunki

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)

Adult Size6 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level

StockingSchool of 6+

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Compatible on paper, but will Dwarf Chain Loach fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Dwarf Chain Loach to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Dwarf Chain Loach

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Dwarf Chain Loach & African Butterfly Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & African Butterfly Fish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pantodon buchholzi

🔴Not Recommended

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & African Jewel Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & African Lungfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Protopterus annectens

🔴Not Recommended

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Amano Shrimp

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Caridina multidentata

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Amazon Leaf Fish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🔴Not Recommended

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Amazon Puffer

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apple Snail

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pomacea maculata

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Assassin Snail

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Clea helena

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanochromis auratus

🔴Not Recommended

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Bala Shark

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🔴Not Recommended

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Bamboo Shrimp

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Beckford's Pencilfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Caridina cantonensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Black Ghost Knifefish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apteronotus albifrons

🔴Not Recommended

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Black Neon Tetra

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Black Pacu

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Colossoma macropomum

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Black Skirt Tetra

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Physella acuta

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Blind Cave Tetra

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Astyanax mexicanus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful