Can Denison Barb Live With Clown Loach?
Denison Barb and Clown Loach are compatible. Temperature overlap 77–77°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 75 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Denison Barb | Clown Loach | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 59–77°F | 77–86°F | 77–77°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.8 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 5.9" | 11.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 53 gal | 79 gal | 75 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Denison Barb + Clown Loach
To keep Denison Barb and Clown Loach together, you need at minimum a 75 gallon tank. Denison Barb should be kept in a school of 6+. 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
Denison Barb
Sahyadria denisonii
The Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, red stripe, black stripe coloration. Also called roseline shark. Mid.
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Chromobotia macracanthus
The Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its orange, black bands coloration. Schooling. Bottom to Mid.
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