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Sumo Loach Tank Mates & Compatibility

Sumo Loach

Schistura balteata

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)
Adult Size9 cm
Temperature22–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo or group
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Sumo Loach & Iridescent Shark

Schistura balteata · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Jack Dempsey

Schistura balteata · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Jaguar Cichlid

Schistura balteata · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Schistura balteata · Oryzias latipes

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Japen Rainbowfish

Schistura balteata · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Schistura balteata · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Jurupari Eartheater

Schistura balteata · Satanoperca jurupari

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Schistura balteata · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Kenyi Cichlid

Schistura balteata · Maylandia lombardoi

Not Recommended
Sumo Loach: AggressiveKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Keyhole Cichlid

Schistura balteata · Cleithracara maronii

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Kissing Gourami

Schistura balteata · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Kiunga Blue Eye

Schistura balteata · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Knight Goby

Schistura balteata · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Koi

Schistura balteata · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveKoi: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Kribensis

Schistura balteata · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Kuhli Loach

Schistura balteata · Pangio kuhlii

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Lacerda Cory C015

Schistura balteata · Scleromystax lacerdai

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Schistura balteata · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Schistura balteata · Pelangia mbutaensis

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Schistura balteata · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Schistura balteata · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Largemouth Bass

Schistura balteata · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Schistura balteata · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Schistura balteata · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful