HomeCompare fishBanded mountain loach vs Reticulate loach Banded mountain loach vs Reticulate loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Reticulate loach is about 3 times the length of a Banded mountain loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 22–25.5°C (72–78°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideBanded mountain loachReticulate loachAdult size5 cm (2 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)–Temperature20–25.5°C (68–78°F)22–27.7°C (72–82°F)pH6.0–7.56.5–7.5Hardness–4–12 dGH (71–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tank–With cautionCare levelModerateModerateDiet–OmnivoreSpecies profilesBanded mountain loachAcanthocobitis urophthalmusReticulate loachBotia lohachata