Can Cardinal Tetra and Skunk Loach live together?

Cardinal Tetra and Skunk 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

Cardinal Tetra vs Skunk Loach

Cardinal Tetra

Paracheirodon axelrodi

Skunk Loach

Yasuhikotakia morleti

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Tetras

Family

Loaches

2″

Adult size

4″

20gal

Min tank

30gal

73–81°F

Temperature

78–84°F

4.5–7

6–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnCardinal Tetra and Skunk Loach only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 78–81°F.

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