Lizard Loach
Homaloptera orthogoniata
Balitoridae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
20-26 °C
pH
6.5-7.5
Size
13 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Min tank100 L
Price$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Homaloptera orthogoniata requires a tank size of at least 100L with a temperature range of 20-26°C and pH 6.5-7.5.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (10)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adolf's catfish Corydoras adolfoi Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Amano Shrimp Caridina multidentata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Arawana Osteoglossum bicirrhosum Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Asian Stone Catfish Hara jerdoni 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 → |
| Assassin Snail Anentome helena Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Chen Hillstream Loach Pseudogastromyzon cheni Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Hillstream loach Gastromyzon punctulatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Reticulated hillstream loach Sewellia lineolata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
2 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Almorha loach Botia almorhae Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Asian bumblebee catfish Leiocassis siamensis 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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