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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 & Alligator Pleco

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Altifrons Eartheater

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Geophagus altifrons

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Altolamprologus Calvus

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Altolamprologus calvus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Altum Angel

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pterophyllum altum

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAltum Angel: 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 & American Grass Shrimp

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Angelicus Botia

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Botia kubotai

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Angelicus Pleco L073

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Angfa Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanotaenia angfa

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Antennae Stingray

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma breitbinden

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apistogramma Mamoré

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma barlowi

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apistogramma Parrot

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Apistogramma atahualpa

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Apistogramma atahualpa

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful