Can Discus and Weather Loach live together?

Discus and Weather Loach are not 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

Discus vs Weather Loach

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Weather Loach

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Loaches

6″

Adult size

8″

75gal

Min tank

55gal

82–88°F

Temperature

50–77°F

5.5–7

6.5–8

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

criticalDiscus (82–88°F) and Weather Loach (50–77°F) need different temperatures.

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