Can Angelfish and Weather Loach live together?

Angelfish and Weather Loach are possible with care. 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 Weather Loach

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Weather Loach

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Loaches

6″

Adult size

8″

55gal

Min tank

55gal

76–84°F

Temperature

50–77°F

6–7.5

6.5–8

semi-aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnAngelfish and Weather Loach only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 76–77°F.

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