What kind of loach would be okey for a 12 gallon tank?

[fredos417]

Advance thanks for viewing my post.

[Marcos Mataratzis]

Hi fredos,

I´m afraid this is a very small tank for loaches because they don´t like to be alone.
You will find that most loaches prefer to be in groups of 5+. Even the smallest loach, the dwarf loach (Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki) I would aim for a 100 liter tank, where you could have 5 or more of this beautifull fish.

[saint_dracula]

Maybe yunnanilus loaches or kuhli loaches, but why not upgrade to a bigger tank. Surely won't cost more and will reduce the probability of fish dying due to better stability of compounds like ammonia and stuff

[emi-chan]

awww those dwarf loaches are cute!!

[Diana]

Something as small as a Shistura or their relatives would work.
Can you get enough water movement in that tank? Most Loaches prefer more than average amount of water movement.