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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
Showing 721 - 735 of 735 Tank Mates

Sumo Loach & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Schistura balteata · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Schistura balteata · Aulonocara baenschi

Not Recommended
Sumo Loach: AggressiveYellow Peacock Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Yellow Perch

Schistura balteata · Perca flavescens

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveYellow Perch: Semi-Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Schistura balteata · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

Not Recommended
Sumo Loach: AggressiveYellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Yellow Shrimp

Schistura balteata · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveYellow Shrimp: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Yoyo Loach

Schistura balteata · Botia almorhae

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveYoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Zebra Apple Snail

Schistura balteata · Asolene spixi

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Zebra Danio

Schistura balteata · Danio rerio

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Zebra Loach

Schistura balteata · Botia striata

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveZebra Loach: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Zebra Obliquidens

Schistura balteata · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

Sumo Loach & Zebra Oto

Schistura balteata · Otocinclus cocama

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveZebra Oto: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Schistura balteata · Hypancistrus zebra

Not Recommended
Sumo Loach: AggressiveZebra Pleco (L046): Mostly Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Schistura balteata · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveZebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Zebra Spiny Eel

Schistura balteata · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

Sumo Loach & Zebra Tilapia

Schistura balteata · Heterotilapia buttikoferi

Possible with Caution
Sumo Loach: AggressiveZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive