Can Angelfish and Clown Loach live together?

Angelfish and Clown Loach are compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Angelfish vs Clown Loach

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Clown Loach

Chromobotia macracanthus

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Loaches

6″

Adult size

8″

55gal

Min tank

75gal

76–84°F

Temperature

75–86°F

6–7.5

semi-aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

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