HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Horseface loach Clown loach vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Clown loach grows about twice as long as the Horseface loach; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 25–29°C (77–84°F).A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideClown loachHorseface loachAdult size50 cm (20 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH5.0–7.56.0–7.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerate–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos