Can Discus Live With Clown Loach?
✅Compatible
Discus and Clown Loach are compatible. Temperature overlap 82–86°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 75 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Discus | Clown Loach | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 81–88°F | 77–86°F | 82–86°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 6–7.5 | 6–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 7.9" | 11.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 53 gal | 79 gal | 75 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | advanced | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Discus + Clown Loach
To keep Discus and Clown Loach together, you need at minimum a 75 gallon tank. Discus 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
Discus
Symphysodon spp.
advancedsemi-aggressive53+ gal
The Discus (Symphysodon spp.) is a advanced freshwater species known for its multi-color (red, blue, brown, green variants) coloration. King of freshwater fish. 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
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