Polka Dot Loach

Polka Dot Loach

Botia kubotai
✗ Not Compatible
Ruby Tetra

Ruby Tetra

Axelrodia riesei

Can Polka Dot Loach Live With Ruby Tetra?

Polka Dot Loach and Ruby Tetra are NOT 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 ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Polka Dot Loach (5") may eat or bully Ruby Tetra (0.7").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

  • Polka Dot Loach is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.
  • Ruby Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 8 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 33 gallons

ParameterPolka Dot LoachRuby Tetra
Temperature75–82°F68–82°F
pH6–75–7
Max Size5"0.7"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank30 gal5 gal

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