HomeCompare fishBlackbarred limia vs Horseface loach Blackbarred limia vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Horseface loach is about 3 times the length of a Blackbarred limia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 7.0 suits both.Side by sideBlackbarred limiaHorseface loachAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank–210 L (55 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH7.0–8.06.0–7.0Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasy–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBlackbarred limiaLimia nigrofasciataHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos