HomeCompare fishBlack sharkminnow vs Horseface loach Black sharkminnow vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Black sharkminnow is about 4 times the length of a Horseface loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–27°C (77–81°F).A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.Side by sideBlack sharkminnowHorseface loachAdult size90 cm (35 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank475 L (125 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature24–27°C (75–81°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH6.5–7.56.0–7.0Hardness2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasy–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBlack sharkminnowLabeo chrysophekadionHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos