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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+
Showing 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Dwarf Chain Loach & Channel Catfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Ictalurus punctatus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Checker Barb

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Checkerboard Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chequered Rainbowfish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Cherry Barb

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Cherry Shrimp

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Neocaridina davidi

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chili Rasbora

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chipokae Mbuna

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chocolate Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Hypselecara temporalis

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chocolate Gourami

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Christmas Fulu

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Chuco Cichlid

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Clown Killifish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Clown Knifefish

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Chitala ornata

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Dwarf Chain Loach & Clown Loach

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Chromobotia macracanthus

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Clown Pleco (L104)

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Chain Loach & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Ambastaia sidthimunki · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Dwarf Chain Loach: PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive