Can Angelfish Live With Clown Loach?
✅Compatible
Angelfish and Clown Loach are compatible. Temperature overlap 77–84°F.
Conditions: Minimum 75 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Angelfish | Clown Loach | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 77–86°F | 77–84°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 5.9" | 11.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 40 gal | 79 gal | 75 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Angelfish + Clown Loach
To keep Angelfish and Clown Loach together, you need at minimum a 75 gallon tank. Angelfish should be kept in a school of 5+. Clown Loach should be kept in a school of 5+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
intermediatesemi-aggressive40+ gal
The Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, black stripes (many color variants) coloration. Iconic tall-bodied cichlid. Mid.
Full care guide →Clown Loach
Chromobotia macracanthus
intermediatepeaceful79+ gal
The Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its orange, black bands coloration. Schooling. Bottom to Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Angelfish:
For Clown Loach:
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