Banded mountain loach vs Tiger loach: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Tiger loach is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Tiger loach is aggressive towards other fish.
  • An adult Tiger loach is about 4 times the length of a Banded mountain loach and may eat it.
  • Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 25–25.5°C (77–78°F).
  • A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.

Side by side

Banded mountain loachTiger loach
Adult size5 cm (2 in)21 cm (8.3 in)
Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature20–25.5°C (68–78°F)25–30°C (77–86°F)
pH6.0–7.56.5–7.0
Hardness–6–12 dGH (107–214 ppm)
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Community tank–Not suitable
Care levelModerate–
Diet–Omnivore

Species profiles