HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Coolie loach Clown loach vs Coolie loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 5 times the length of a Coolie loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–30°C (75–86°F).A pH of 5.5–6.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachCoolie loachAdult size50 cm (20 in)10 cm (3.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)pH5.0–7.55.5–6.5Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerate–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusCoolie loachPangio kuhlii