HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Mosquitofish Clown loach vs Mosquitofish: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Mosquitofish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.An adult Clown loach is about 12 times the length of a Mosquitofish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–29°C (75–84°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachMosquitofishAdult size50 cm (20 in)4 cm (1.6 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)12–29°C (54–84°F)pH5.0–7.56.0–8.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusMosquitofishGambusia affinis