HomeCompare fishBanded mountain loach vs Pond loach Banded mountain loach vs Pond loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Pond loach is about 6 times the length of a Banded mountain loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 20–25°C (68–77°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideBanded mountain loachPond loachAdult size5 cm (2 in)30.5 cm (12 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature20–25.5°C (68–78°F)10–25°C (50–77°F)pH6.0–7.56.0–8.0Hardness–2–12 dGH (36–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tank–GoodCare levelModerateModerateDiet–OmnivoreSpecies profilesBanded mountain loachAcanthocobitis urophthalmusPond loachMisgurnus anguillicaudatus