Loaches and angelfish

[fd1906]

Are loaches compatible with Angelfish?

 

[Allivymar]

Should be fine. I've 3 clowns in with my angels, and while the little one stares in the angel's faces from time to time (I think he's wondering why those loaches look so funny *grin*), there are no problems. Heck, they will even share sinking wafers.

Of course, your mileage may vary.

 

[fd1906]

Cool, thanks. I really wanted both but can't afford another setup at the present.

 

[Allivymar]

Do keep in mind clowns will get pretty big. There are pics of foot long clown loaches at www.loaches.com. They're supposed to grow slow, but mine apparently didn't get that memo; they've put on about a 1/2 inch in a month and a half.

 

[jasonit]

Yes, cute little clown loaches and angelfish can quickly crowd a tank. They both get a lot bigger than you would expect, so make sure you plan for the growth. I have always had clown loaches with my angels and never had any problems. I also had a kuhli loach with angels - no problem.

 

[littlelouie]

Hey Guy's I just read some info from Alli's link www.loaches.com and I am now wondering if I have a short-bodied loach.

From the images on the site my loach is more narrow in the body and resembles the short-bodied one in the photo.

Louise