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Mottled Loach Tank Mates & Compatibility

Mottled Loach

Paracanthocobitis botia

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature20–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingGroup of 5+
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Mottled Loach & Iridescent Shark

Paracanthocobitis botia · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Jack Dempsey

Paracanthocobitis botia · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Mottled Loach & Jaguar Cichlid

Paracanthocobitis botia · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Mottled Loach & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Paracanthocobitis botia · Oryzias latipes

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Japen Rainbowfish

Paracanthocobitis botia · Melanotaenia japenensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Paracanthocobitis botia · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Jurupari Eartheater

Paracanthocobitis botia · Satanoperca jurupari

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Paracanthocobitis botia · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Kenyi Cichlid

Paracanthocobitis botia · Maylandia lombardoi

Not Recommended
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Mottled Loach & Keyhole Cichlid

Paracanthocobitis botia · Cleithracara maronii

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Kissing Gourami

Paracanthocobitis botia · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Mottled Loach & Kiunga Blue Eye

Paracanthocobitis botia · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Knight Goby

Paracanthocobitis botia · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Mottled Loach & Koi

Paracanthocobitis botia · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Ideal Tank Mates
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulKoi: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Kribensis

Paracanthocobitis botia · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Mottled Loach & Kuhli Loach

Paracanthocobitis botia · Pangio kuhlii

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Lacerda Cory C015

Paracanthocobitis botia · Scleromystax lacerdai

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Paracanthocobitis botia · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Paracanthocobitis botia · Pelangia mbutaensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Paracanthocobitis botia · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Paracanthocobitis botia · Glossolepis wanamensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Largemouth Bass

Paracanthocobitis botia · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Mottled Loach & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Paracanthocobitis botia · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Mottled Loach & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Paracanthocobitis botia · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution
Mottled Loach: Mostly PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful