HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Eel Loach Bleeding-heart tetra vs Eel Loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Eel Loach is about 32 times the length of a Bleeding-heart tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 5.6–6.0 suits both.Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraEel LoachAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)190.5 cm (75 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)24–26°C (75–79°F)pH5.6–7.25.0–6.0Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaEel LoachPangio anguillaris