Queen Loach tank mates
Botia dario
5 rated pairings from the Queen Loach care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Queen Loach needs at least 40 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that occupy different water columns
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small peaceful algae eaters that share bottom habitat
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Nocturnal bottom-dweller with compatible care requirements
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small peaceful fish that occupy mid-water column
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.