HomeCompare fishClown barb vs Horseface loach Clown barb vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideClown barbHorseface loachAdult size14 cm (5.5 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature24–28°C (75–82°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH6.0–7.06.0–7.0Hardness7–17 dGH (125–303 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasy–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown barbPuntius everettiHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos