HomeCompare fishClown barb vs Clown loach Clown barb vs Clown loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 4 times the length of a Clown barb and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–28°C (75–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.Side by sideClown barbClown loachAdult size14 cm (5.5 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature24–28°C (75–82°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)pH6.0–7.05.0–7.5Hardness7–17 dGH (125–303 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown barbPuntius everettiClown loachChromobotia macracanthus