Galaxy Loach

Mesonoemacheilus guentheri

Loach - Angelicus Botia

Botia kubotai

Tank size: 30+ gallons

Max Size: 6 inches

Lifespan: 8 to 12 years

Temperament: Peaceful

Schooling: Yes (4 or more)

Common Tank Mates: Clown Loaches, Dojo Loaches

Loach - Batik Botia

Mesonoemacheilus triangularis

Tank size: 30+ Gallons

Max Size: 2 to 3 inches

Lifespan: 10 years 

Temperament: Semi Aggressive

Schooling: No

Common Tank Mates: Tetras, Platies, Mollies

Loach - Black Kuhli

Pangio oblonga

Tank size: 5+ Gallons

Max Size: 4 inches

Lifespan: 14 years 

Temperament: Peaceful

Schooling: No

Common Tank Mates: Guppies, Harlequin Rasboras, Bettas, Gouramis



Loach - Clown

Chromobotia macracanthus

Tank size: 75+ Gallons

Max Size: 8 to 12 inches

Lifespan: 30 years 

Temperament: Sometimes Aggressive in small groups

Schooling: Yes (4 or more)

Common Tank Mates: Tetras, Corydoras, Discus, Plecos, Gouramis 

Loach - Crimson

Schistura sp.

Loach - Dojo

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Tank size: 55+ gallons

Max Size: 6 inches

Lifespan: 7 to 10 years

Temperament: Peaceful

Schooling: Yes (2 or more)

Common Tank Mates: Kuhli Loaches, Zebra Danios, White Cloud Minnows, Rosy Barbs

Loach - Dwarf Chain

Ambastaia sidthimunki

Loach - Gold Dojo

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Tank size: 55+ Gallons

Max Size: 6 inches

Lifespan: 7 to 10 years 

Temperament: Peaceful

Schooling: Yes (3 or more)

Common Tank Mates: Goldfish, Rosy Barbs, Bichir, Kuhli Loaches

Loach - Hillstream

Beaufortia kweichowensis

Tank size: 15+ gallons

Max Size: 2.5 to 3.5 inches

Lifespan: 6 years

Temperament: Peaceful

Schooling: No

Common Tank Mates: Neon Tetras, Snails, Danios, Cherry Red Shrimp, Congo Tetras

Loach - Redfin Tiger

Syncrossus berdmorei

Loach - Redtail Botia

Yasuhikotakia modesta

Loach - Rosy

Petruichthys sp. 

Loach - Skunk Botia

Yasuhikotakia morleti

Loach - Striped Kuhli

Pangio kuhlii sumatranus

Tank size: 5+ Gallons

Max Size: 4 inches

Lifespan: 14 years 

Temperament: Peaceful

Schooling: No

Common Tank Mates: Guppies, Harlequin Rasboras, Bettas, Gouramis

Loach - Sumo

Schistura balteata

Loach - Yo-Yo

Botia lohachata

Tank size: 40+ Gallons

Max Size: 5 inches

Lifespan: 20 years 

Temperament: Semi Aggressive

Schooling: Yes

Common Tank Mates: Angelfish, Clown Loaches, Rosy Barbs, Glass Catfish

Loach - Zebra Loach

Botia striata

Tank size: 30+ Gallons

Max Size: 3 to 4 inches

Lifespan: 10 to 15 years 

Temperament: Peaceful

Schooling: Yes (5 or more)

Common Tank Mates: Yo-yo Loach, Corydoras, Cherry Barbs, Neon Tetras

Scavenger - Butterfly Reticulated Sucker

Sewellia lineolata

Tank size: 30+ Gallons

Max Size: 3 inches

Lifespan: 8 to 10 years 

Temperament: Peaceful

Schooling: Yes (3 or more)

Common Tank Mates: Neon Tetras, Lemon Tetras, Mollies, Corydoras, Danios