Pond loach
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Cobitidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
10-25 °C
pH
6.5-8
Size
28 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Min tank100 L
Price$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Pond loach requires a tank size of at least 100L with a temperature range of 10-25°C and pH 6.5-8.0.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (9)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adolf's catfish Corydoras adolfoi Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Amano Shrimp Caridina multidentata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Arawana Osteoglossum bicirrhosum Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Asian Stone Catfish Hara jerdoni Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Assassin Snail Anentome helena Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Badis Badis badis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Borneo Loach Pangio shelfordii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Coolie loach Pangio kuhlii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
3 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Almorha loach Botia almorhae Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Asian bumblebee catfish Leiocassis siamensis Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Assamese snakehead Channa stewartii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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