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Zebra Loach Tank Mates & Compatibility

Zebra Loach

Botia striata

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size9 cm
Temperature21–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingGroup of 5+
Showing 409 - 432 of 735 Tank Mates

Zebra Loach & Macaw Cichlid

Botia striata · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Botia striata · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Maingano Mbuna

Botia striata · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Maison Reef Peacock

Botia striata · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Malawi Eyebiter

Botia striata · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Malawi Gar

Botia striata · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Malawi Hawk

Botia striata · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Malaya Shrimp

Botia striata · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Botia striata · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Botia striata · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Marble Goby

Botia striata · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Marbled Bichir

Botia striata · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Marbled Hatchetfish

Botia striata · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Marbled Whiptail

Botia striata · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Marlier's Julie

Botia striata · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Botia striata · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Mayan Cichlid

Botia striata · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Botia striata · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Mbu Puffer

Botia striata · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Melon Barb

Botia striata · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Botia striata · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Midas Cichlid

Botia striata · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Midnight Catfish

Botia striata · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Botia striata · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive