Can amano shrimp live with clown loaches?
Verdict
No
No. Amano shrimp and clown loaches should not share a tank. A clown loach is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA clown loach is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
- Watch outClown loaches grow to 8 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for amano shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 77–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Amano shrimp | Clown loach | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80 °F | 77–86 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Groups of 5+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for amano shrimp
Better tank mates for clown loaches
Questions
Can amano shrimp live with clown loaches?
No. Amano shrimp and clown loaches should not share a tank. A clown loach is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What temperature suits both amano shrimp and clown loaches?
77–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.
What size tank do amano shrimp and clown loaches need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the clown loach. Add space for each extra fish.