HomeCompare fishClown barb vs Dwarf botia Clown barb vs Dwarf botia: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Clown barb grows about twice as long as the Dwarf botia; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 115 L (30 US gal)Side by sideClown barbDwarf botiaAdult size14 cm (5.5 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature24–28°C (75–82°F)25–30°C (77–86°F)pH6.0–7.06.5–6.9Hardness7–17 dGH (125–303 ppm)1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown barbPuntius everettiDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunki