Clown Loach
Clown Loach
Can they live together?
Clown Loach and Cherry Shrimp compatibility
Compare their preferred water conditions and basic behavior.
Cherry Shrimp
Cherry Shrimp
Not recommended
The shared temperature range (25–25°C) is narrow, so keep it stable.
- Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
Checked for 6 Clown Loach and 6 Cherry Shrimp in a 400 L aquarium.
Shared environment
Recommended temperature
25 ~ 25°C
Recommended pH
6.8 ~ 7.5
Suggested group sizes
Clown Loach: at least 6
Cherry Shrimp: at least 6
Together they need at least 400 L and about 120 cm of length.
Check that your aquarium is large enough for both species.
Side by side
| Item | Clown Loach | Cherry Shrimp |
|---|---|---|
| Average adult size | about 30 cm (large) | about 4 cm (nano) |
| Recommended temperature | 25~29°C | 20~25°C |
| Recommended pH | 6.0~7.5 | 6.8~8.0 |
| Water hardness | Medium hardness | Medium hardness |
| Minimum aquarium | 400 L, about 120 cm long | 20 L, about 30 cm long |
| Group size | at least 6 | at least 6 |
| Temperament | Gentle | Gentle |
| Social behavior | Shoaling fish | Colony-forming |
| Swimming zone | bottom | multiple levels |
| Activity level | High | Low |
| Waste level | High | Very low |
| With shrimp | adults not recommended, babies not recommended | adults usually fine, babies usually fine |
| Beginner level | 2/5 | 5/5 |
클라운 로치와 체리 새우 합사에 필요한 용품
- 스펀지 여과기 쿠팡에서 보기최소 400L 어항에 맞고, 치어·새우가 빨려 들어가지 않아요.
- 수족관 히터 쿠팡에서 보기공통 수온 25~25°C를 유지할 때 필요해요.
- 어항 수질 테스트기 쿠팡에서 보기공통 pH 6.8~7.5를 확인할 때 써요.
- 침강성(바닥) 사료 쿠팡에서 보기바닥에서 먹이를 먹는 클라운 로치에게 맞는 가라앉는 사료예요.
- 새우·무척추 사료 쿠팡에서 보기체리 새우처럼 바닥을 뒤지는 무척추동물용 사료예요.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Clown Loach and Cherry Shrimp live together?
Planner result: Not recommended. The shared temperature range (25–25°C) is narrow, so keep it stable. Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
What water conditions suit both Clown Loach and Cherry Shrimp?
Keep the water at 25~25°C and pH 6.8~7.5, where both planner ranges overlap. Clown Loach prefers medium hardness and Cherry Shrimp prefers medium hardness.
How big should an aquarium for Clown Loach and Cherry Shrimp be?
At least 400 L and about 120 cm long, the larger of the two minimums (Clown Loach: 400 L, Cherry Shrimp: 20 L). Group sizes add to the bioload, so bigger is safer.
How many Clown Loach and Cherry Shrimp should I keep?
Clown Loach: at least 6 (shoaling fish). Cherry Shrimp: at least 6 (colony-forming).
Will Clown Loach eat Cherry Shrimp?
Adult shrimp: not recommended. Baby shrimp: not recommended. Dense plants and hiding places reduce losses.
Sources & review
Each species' values are cross-checked against the references below and normalized into the planner's own ranges; the verdict comes from the planner's published rules. No text or images are copied.
Clown Loach
- GBIF taxonomy search
- Seriously Fish care reference (search)
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference (search)
Cherry Shrimp
This is a guide. Individual behavior and aquarium conditions can change the outcome.