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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 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Zebra Loach & Channel Catfish

Botia striata · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Botia striata · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Checker Barb

Botia striata · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Checkerboard Cichlid

Botia striata · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Chequered Rainbowfish

Botia striata · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Cherry Barb

Botia striata · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Cherry Shrimp

Botia striata · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Botia striata · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Chili Rasbora

Botia striata · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Botia striata · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Botia striata · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Chipokae Mbuna

Botia striata · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Botia striata · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Chocolate Cichlid

Botia striata · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Chocolate Gourami

Botia striata · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Botia striata · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Christmas Fulu

Botia striata · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Chuco Cichlid

Botia striata · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Botia striata · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Clown Killifish

Botia striata · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Clown Knifefish

Botia striata · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Zebra Loach & Clown Loach

Botia striata · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Loach: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Zebra Loach & Clown Pleco (L104)

Botia striata · Panaqolus maccus

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

Zebra Loach & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Botia striata · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Zebra Loach: PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive