HomeCompare fishBrilliant rasbora vs Horseface loach Brilliant rasbora vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Horseface loach grows about twice as long as the Brilliant rasbora; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 6.0–6.5 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideBrilliant rasboraHorseface loachAdult size9 cm (3.5 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank110 L (29 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature22–26°C (72–79°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH6.0–6.56.0–7.0Hardness–1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasy–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBrilliant rasboraRasbora einthoveniiHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos