Loach compatibility question

[loachfan]

My LFS has some new loaches that I believe are Acanthocobitis rubidipinnis. When I checked the species index the notes indicate that it can be territorial and violent with other tank inhabitants.

I was wondering if it would be compatible with dojo loaches or if it would harm them?

Thanks for your help.

[Mark in Vancouver]

They will ignore dojos, I think. They are more territorial among themselves. If you get more than one of them, make sure they have a LOT of room, and good hiding spots. This is one brook loach that works alright as single specimens. They're super fish, though, and will grow to be about 5" TL.

[Mark in Vancouver]

They can be competitive with other brook loaches - Schistura and so on - but I only saw actual fighting between themselves.