Dojo Loach tank mates
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
5 rated pairings from the Dojo Loach care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Dojo Loach needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
1 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful mid-water swimmers that won't compete with bottom-dwelling loaches; prefer similar cool temperatures
Ricefish
Oryzias woworae
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Cold-tolerant peaceful fish that occupy different water zones; excellent match for dojo loach temperature range
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that occupy similar bottom zones; large enough to avoid predation by adult loaches
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Also recommended alongside Dojo Loach
Species whose own guides list Dojo Loach as a tank mate.
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