HomeCompare fishAmazon leaffish vs Eel Loach Amazon leaffish vs Eel Loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Amazon leaffish is best kept in a species tank.The Amazon leaffish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.An adult Eel Loach is about 19 times the length of a Amazon leaffish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.0 suits both.Side by sideAmazon leaffishEel LoachAdult size10 cm (3.9 in)190.5 cm (75 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature22–26°C (72–79°F)24–26°C (75–79°F)pH6.0–6.55.0–6.0Hardness5–8 dGH (89–143 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeacefulCommunity tankNot suitableGoodCare levelDifficultEasyDietCarnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesAmazon leaffishMonocirrhus polyacanthusEel LoachPangio anguillaris