Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – sinking pellets, snails, live/frozen small invertebrates
Aquarium species profile
Dwarf Chain Loach
Ambastaia sidthimunki · Southeast Asia (Thailand)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size2.5"
Care levelIntermediate
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
Temperature75–82°F
pH range6.0–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Medium community fish, tetras, rasboras, corydoras
Tank mates to avoid
Snails (will eat), very small nano fish
Care notes
Chain-link black-and-gold pattern. Highly active schooling loach (formerly Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki). IUCN endangered in wild — captive-bred fish preferred. Keep in groups of 6+.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.