HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Bengal loach Clown loach vs Bengal loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Bengal loach is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Clown loach is about 3 times the length of a Bengal loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–28°C (75–82°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachBengal loachAdult size50 cm (20 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH5.0–7.56.5–7.5Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankGood–Care levelModerate–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusBengal loachBotia dario