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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 & Nerite Snail

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Neritina natalensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulNerite Snail: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & New Guinea Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanotaenia affinis

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulNew Guinea Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & New Guinea Tigerfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Datnioides campbelli

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulNew Guinea Tigerfish: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Nile Tilapia

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Oreochromis niloticus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulNile Tilapia: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Ninja Shrimp

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Caridina serratirostris

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulNinja Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Norman's Lampeye Killifish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Poropanchax normani

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulNorman's Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Northern Mountain Swordtail

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotl

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulNorthern Mountain Swordtail: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Nyererei Victorian Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pundamilia nyererei

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulNyererei Victorian Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Ocellatus Gold

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Lamprologus ocellatus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOcellatus Gold: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Odessa Barb

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pethia padamya

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

Dwarf Chain Loach & Ogilby's Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanotaenia ogilbyi

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

Dwarf Chain Loach & Olga Cory

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Corydoras simulatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOlga Cory: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Olive Nerite Snail

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Neritina reclivata

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOlive Nerite Snail: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & One-Spot Betta

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Betta unimaculata

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOne-Spot Betta: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Orange Chromide

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Etroplus maculatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOrange Chromide: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Orange Delight Shrimp

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Caridina loehae

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOrange Delight Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Orange Peacock

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Aulonocara stuartgranti maleri

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOrange Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Orangespotted Snakehead

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Channa aurantimaculata

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOrangespotted Snakehead: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Orangespotted Sunfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Lepomis humilis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOrangespotted Sunfish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Ornate Bichir

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Polypterus ornatipinnis

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

Dwarf Chain Loach & Ornate Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Rhadinocentrus ornatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOrnate Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Oscar

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Astronotus ocellatus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOscar: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Otocinclus

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Otocinclus vittatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulOtocinclus: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Pacific Blue Eye

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pseudomugil signifer

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulPacific Blue Eye: Peaceful