clown loach compatibility with angelfish, zebra loaches, yoyo and pleco

[anewbie]

You said this several times in the thread; and perhaps you said more and edited out before i saw it; but could you expand on the 'issues' ?

Also keep in mind the aquarium will be 10 ft long. Regardless of the other stocking i will only have 10 clown loaches in that space (1 ft per loach so if they grow to 1ft they can line up )

Some issues I wasn't happy with.

[gemmalyly]

Clown Loaches can grow quite large, and Angelfish can be territorial, especially when breeding. Ensure that the tank is spacious enough to accommodate both species comfortably. bandle

[tonyadams]

I would think the extra space in the 1704 liter tank could help mitigate the angelfish being bothered by the loaches. And with that out of the way, I know of nothing in particular preventing them getting along. Speed Stars

With regards to yoyos and clowns, although I don't have enough experience with yoyos to tell you firsthand, adequately sized groups of 6+ yoyos is key to their compatibility with other species. Since you will be having that many, the 2 species will likely get on well, and the large tank helps too.

My understanding is that growth can vary tremendously from loach to loach even within the same tank. So as far as I'm aware, only time can tell the growth rate of your loaches.

I hope all this answers your questions. Good luck with your future tank!

I totally agree that tank size makes a big difference in reducing tension, especially with semi-territorial fish like angelfish. I’ve seen similar calm dynamics emerge just from giving everyone enough elbow (or fin) room. Also appreciate the note on loach growth—mine have grown at wildly different rates too, even with the same diet and setup. Nature loves variety, I guess!