HomeCompare fishBloodfin tetra vs Clown loach Bloodfin tetra vs Clown loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 9 times the length of a Bloodfin tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–28°C (75–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideBloodfin tetraClown loachAdult size5.5 cm (2.2 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature18–28°C (64–82°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)pH6.0–8.05.0–7.5Hardness10–30 dGH (178–535 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBloodfin tetraAphyocharax anisitsiClown loachChromobotia macracanthus