HomeCompare fishBrilliant rasbora vs Eel Loach Brilliant rasbora vs Eel Loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Eel Loach is about 21 times the length of a Brilliant rasbora and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.0 suits both.Side by sideBrilliant rasboraEel LoachAdult size9 cm (3.5 in)190.5 cm (75 in)Minimum tank110 L (29 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature22–26°C (72–79°F)24–26°C (75–79°F)pH6.0–6.55.0–6.0Hardness–5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesBrilliant rasboraRasbora einthoveniiEel LoachPangio anguillaris