Can angelfish live with clown loaches?

Yes, they make good tankmates. Good tankmates. Keep both at 77–84°F.

By Andy · Updated November 6, 2026 · Tankmate guide

Yes, they make good tankmates. Good tankmates. Keep both at 77–84°F.

Yes

Verdict

77–84°F

Shared temperature

75 gal

Smallest tank

The two fish side by side

Fish	Adult size	Temperature	Min. tank	Keep	Watch for
Angelfish	6 in	76–84°F	30 gal	Alone or as a pair	long fins, eats small fish
Clown loach	8 in	77–86°F	75 gal	5 or more	peaceful

Set the heater to about 80°F, in the middle of the range they share (77–84°F).
Use a tank of at least 75 gallons. Check the numbers with the stocking calculator.
Keep clown loaches in a group of 5 or more. A big group is calmer and more colorful.
Add plenty of plants and cover so every fish can get out of sight.

For angelfish: Bristlenose pleco, Congo tetra, Corydoras (bronze or peppered), Dwarf gourami, Molly, Platy
For clown loaches: Black neon tetra, Black skirt tetra, Bolivian ram, Bristlenose pleco, Cardinal tetra, Cherry barb

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