Zebra Loach tank mates
Botia striata
5 rated pairings from the Zebra Loach care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Zebra Loach needs at least 20 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 have compatible temperature/pH needs
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with similar water requirements; occupy mid-water zone without competing for bottom space
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that share bottom-dwelling habits; large enough to avoid predation by loaches
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.