HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Glass catfish Clown loach vs Glass catfish: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 3 times the length of a Glass catfish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.Side by sideClown loachGlass catfishAdult size50 cm (20 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)150 L (40 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)21–26°C (70–79°F)pH5.0–7.56.5–7.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)8–18 dGH (143–321 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusGlass catfishKryptopterus bicirrhis