HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Horseface loach Bleeding-heart tetra vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Horseface loach is about 3 times the length of a Bleeding-heart tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraHorseface loachAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH5.6–7.26.0–7.0Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasy–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos