HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Butterfly splitfin Clown loach vs Butterfly splitfin: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 6 times the length of a Butterfly splitfin and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 26–30°C (79–86°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachButterfly splitfinAdult size50 cm (20 in)8 cm (3.1 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)26–32°C (79–90°F)pH5.0–7.56.0–8.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusButterfly splitfinAmeca splendens