HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Blyth's loach Clown loach vs Blyth's loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Blyth's loach is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Clown loach is about 5 times the length of a Blyth's loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachBlyth's loachAdult size50 cm (20 in)11 cm (4.3 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)22–26°C (72–79°F)pH5.0–7.56.5–7.5Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankGood–Care levelModerateModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusBlyth's loachSyncrossus berdmorei