Chen Hillstream Loach
Pseudogastromyzon cheni
Balitoridae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
15-24 °C
pH
6.5-7.5
Size
5 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank60 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Pseudogastromyzon cheni is a peaceful, coldwater fish that requires a minimum tank size of 60L. It prefers temperatures between 15.0-24.0°C and pH levels of 6.5-7.5. Its diet is unknown.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (5)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Asian bumblebee catfish Leiocassis siamensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Assamese snakehead Channa stewartii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Lizard Loach Homaloptera orthogoniata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Almorha loach Botia almorhae Avoid | Avoid | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping temperature ranges cannot coexist Open pair in Compare → |
| Arawana Osteoglossum bicirrhosum Avoid | Avoid | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping temperature ranges cannot coexist Open pair in Compare → |
7 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adolf's catfish Corydoras adolfoi Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Amano Shrimp Caridina multidentata Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Asian Stone Catfish Hara jerdoni Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Assassin Snail Anentome helena Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Hillstream loach Gastromyzon punctulatus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Reticulated hillstream loach Sewellia lineolata Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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