HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Hillstream loach Clown loach vs Hillstream loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 8 times the length of a Hillstream loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–25°C (75–77°F).A pH of 7.0 suits both.Side by sideClown loachHillstream loachAdult size50 cm (20 in)6.5 cm (2.6 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)23–25°C (73–77°F)pH5.0–7.57.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGood–Care levelModerateDifficultDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusHillstream loachGastromyzon punctulatus