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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.

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Dwarf Chain Loach & Kabia rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Glossolepis kabia

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Abei Puffer

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pao abei

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Achara Catfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Adolfo Cory

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Corydoras adolfoi

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Adonis Pleco

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Afra Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Cynotilapia afra

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & African Arowana

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

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 Clawed Frog

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Xenopus laevis

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & African Dwarf Frog

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & African Jewel Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & African Knifefish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & African Lungfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Protopterus annectens

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & African Pike

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & African Pipefish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Agassiz Cory

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Corydoras agassizii

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

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 & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Allen's Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Alligator Gar

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Atractosteus spatula

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive