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Can Ember tetra and Kuhli loach live together?

Ember tetra and Kuhli loach may work, but the rule check found conditions that need careful planning.

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Quick answer

Recommended minimum tank for this pair: 20 US gal / 76 L. Keep Ember tetra at 8+ and Kuhli loach at 6+ where those group sizes are greater than one.

Factor breakdown

Factor Result Explanation
Water type OK Ember tetra is freshwater; Kuhli loach is freshwater. Compatibility pages are generated only for matching water types.
Temperature OK Temperature overlaps at 24-28 C. Ember tetra is listed at 23-28 C; Kuhli loach is listed at 24-29 C.
pH OK pH overlaps at 5.5-7.2. Ember tetra is listed at 5.5-7.5; Kuhli loach is listed at 5.5-7.2.
Hardness OK Hardness overlaps at 1-10 dGH. Ember tetra is listed at 1-12 dGH; Kuhli loach is listed at 1-10 dGH.
Adult size and predation Caution Adult size differs substantially (Ember tetra: 2.5 cm; Kuhli loach: 10 cm). Add cover and avoid housing juveniles with adults.
Temperament and aggression OK Ember tetra (peaceful nano schooling) and Kuhli loach (peaceful bottom-dweller) do not have an obvious aggression clash in the dataset.
Fin nipping risk OK The dataset does not flag this pair as a fin-nipper plus long-finned combination.
Schooling and group needs Caution Plan around full groups, not single display fish. Minimum group sizes: Ember tetra: 8+; Kuhli loach: 6+.
Explicit avoid tags OK No explicit avoid-tag conflict was found between these two records.
Minimum combined tank size OK Use at least 20 US gallons (76 L) for the pair, based on the larger minimum tank plus bioload and activity adjustments where relevant.

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