Polka Dot Loach

Polka Dot Loach

Botia kubotai
✓ Compatible
Red Eye Tetra

Red Eye Tetra

Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Can Polka Dot Loach Live With Red Eye Tetra?

Polka Dot Loach and Red Eye Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (5" and 2.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Polka Dot Loach: bottom, Red Eye Tetra: middle), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Polka Dot Loach is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.
  • Red Eye Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 40 gallons

ParameterPolka Dot LoachRed Eye Tetra
Temperature75–82°F72–82°F
pH6–75.5–8.5
Max Size5"2.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank30 gal20 gal

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