Can axolotls live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict

No. Axolotls and chinese algae eaters should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); chinese algae eaters need 74–80°F. No temperature suits both.

Axolotl60–66°F · pH 6.5–8

Chinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Deal breakerAxolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); chinese algae eaters need 74–80°F. No temperature suits both.
Deal breakerFish nibble at axolotl gills, and axolotls swallow small fish. Keep axolotls on their own.

What works

pH 6.5–8 suits both.

Water side by side

The ranges do not meet, so one of them would always be too warm or too cold.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	Axolotl	Chinese algae eater
Temperature	60–66 °F	74–80 °F
pH	6.5–8	6–8
Adult size	10.0 in	10.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	75 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Herbivore

Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

All chinese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can axolotls live with chinese algae eaters?

No. Axolotls and chinese algae eaters should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); chinese algae eaters need 74–80°F. No temperature suits both.

What temperature suits both axolotls and chinese algae eaters?

None. Axolotls need 60–66 °F and chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F, so the ranges do not meet.

What size tank do axolotls and chinese algae eaters need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.