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Can loaches live with shrimp?

Asked: Alexandra Mayer, Last Updated:

Yes, there are shrimp-safe loaches. ... This type of loaches is mainly river tank, cool water fish. They live in planted tanks to feed on the algae. However, if they did not find their algae and their main diet they might end up feeding on your shrimp.

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