HomeCompare fishBloodfin tetra vs Eel Loach Bloodfin tetra vs Eel Loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Eel Loach is about 35 times the length of a Bloodfin tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.0 suits both.Side by sideBloodfin tetraEel LoachAdult size5.5 cm (2.2 in)190.5 cm (75 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature18–28°C (64–82°F)24–26°C (75–79°F)pH6.0–8.05.0–6.0Hardness10–30 dGH (178–535 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesBloodfin tetraAphyocharax anisitsiEel LoachPangio anguillaris