HomeCompare fishBloodfin tetra vs Horseface loach Bloodfin tetra vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Horseface loach is about 4 times the length of a Bloodfin 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 sideBloodfin tetraHorseface loachAdult size5.5 cm (2.2 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature18–28°C (64–82°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH6.0–8.06.0–7.0Hardness10–30 dGH (178–535 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasy–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBloodfin tetraAphyocharax anisitsiHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos