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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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Dwarf Chain Loach & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Bedotia madagascariensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Maingano Mbuna

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Maison Reef Peacock

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Malawi Eyebiter

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Malawi Gar

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Malawi Hawk

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Malaya Shrimp

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanoides tuberculata

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

Dwarf Chain Loach & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Marble Goby

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Marbled Bichir

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Polypterus polli

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Marbled Hatchetfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Marbled Whiptail

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Marlier's Julie

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Julidochromis transcriptus

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

Dwarf Chain Loach & Mayan Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanotaenia maylandi

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

Dwarf Chain Loach & Mbu Puffer

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Tetraodon mbu

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Melon Barb

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Haludaria fasciata

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

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

Dwarf Chain Loach & Midas Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Amphilophus citrinellus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Midnight Catfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Placidochromis milomo

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

Dwarf Chain Loach & Misool Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful