HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Goldeneye cichlid Clown loach vs Goldeneye cichlid: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 7 times the length of a Goldeneye cichlid and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–27°C (75–81°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachGoldeneye cichlidAdult size50 cm (20 in)7.5 cm (3 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)24–27°C (75–81°F)pH5.0–7.56.0–8.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusGoldeneye cichlidNannacara anomala