Can Clown Loach Live With Glass Catfish?
✅Compatible
Clown Loach and Glass Catfish are compatible. Temperature overlap 77–80°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 75 gallon tank.
Ad
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Clown Loach | Glass Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 77–86°F | 75–79°F | 77–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 11.8" | 3.1" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 79 gal | 20 gal | 75 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Clown Loach + Glass Catfish
To keep Clown Loach and Glass Catfish together, you need at minimum a 75 gallon tank. Clown Loach should be kept in a school of 5+. Glass Catfish should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
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 →Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus vitreolus
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its transparent/clear coloration. Transparent body. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
Ad