HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Dwarf botia Clown loach vs Dwarf botia: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 10 times the length of a Dwarf botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–30°C (77–86°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Side by sideClown loachDwarf botiaAdult size50 cm (20 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)25–30°C (77–86°F)pH5.0–7.56.5–6.9Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunki