Horsefaced Loach tank mates
Acantopsis dialuzona
5 rated pairings from the Horsefaced Loach care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Horsefaced Loach needs at least 40 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 occupy different zones and prefer similar water parameters
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that stay in mid-water column and share preference for soft, slightly acidic water
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful and occupy different water zones; compatible water temperature and pH requirements
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.