Can Tiger Barb Live With Clown Loach?
✅Compatible
Tiger Barb and Clown Loach are compatible. Temperature overlap 77–82°F.
Conditions: Minimum 75 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Tiger Barb | Clown Loach | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 77–86°F | 77–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 2.8" | 11.8" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 79 gal | 75 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Tiger Barb + Clown Loach
To keep Tiger Barb and Clown Loach together, you need at minimum a 75 gallon tank. Tiger Barb should be kept in a school of 8+. 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
Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona
beginnersemi-aggressive20+ gal
The Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a beginner freshwater species known for its orange-gold, black stripes coloration. Keep in groups of 6+. 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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