HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Crescent betta Clown loach vs Crescent betta: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 8 times the length of a Crescent betta and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–30°C (75–86°F).A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.Side by sideClown loachCrescent bettaAdult size50 cm (20 in)6 cm (2.4 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)pH5.0–7.56.0–7.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusCrescent bettaBetta imbellis