HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Clown loach Bleeding-heart tetra vs Clown loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 8 times the length of a Bleeding-heart tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–28°C (75–82°F).A pH of 5.6–7.2 suits both.Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraClown loachAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)pH5.6–7.25.0–7.5Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaClown loachChromobotia macracanthus