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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 & Walking Catfish (Clarias)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Clarias batrachus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Oreochromis hornorum

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Warmouth

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Lepomis gulosus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Weeksi Bichir

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Polypterus weeksii

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

Dwarf Chain Loach & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Silurus glanis

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & West African Bichir

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Polypterus retropinnis

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Western Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanotaenia australis

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Whiptail Catfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Rineloricaria sp.

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Whisker Shrimp

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Macrobrachium sp.

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & White Cheeked Goby

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Rhinogobius duospilus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & White Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Vieja argentea

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Tanichthys albonubes

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & White Saum (Green Terror)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Andinoacara stalsbergi

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Whiteseam Fighter

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Betta albimarginata

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Wolf Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Parachromis dovii

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Wolf Fish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Hoplias malabaricus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Wrestling Halfbeak

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Dermogenys pusilla

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pristella maxillaris

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Xenotilapia papilio

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Xenotilapia papilio

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Yellow Acara

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Aequidens metae

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Yellow Bullhead Catfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Ameiurus natalis

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Yellow Convict

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Cryptoheros nanoluteus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive