HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Peppered corydoras Clown loach vs Peppered corydoras: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 6 times the length of a Peppered corydoras and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachPeppered corydorasAdult size50 cm (20 in)8 cm (3.1 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)25–28°C (77–82°F)pH5.0–7.56.0–7.8Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodExcellentCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusPeppered corydorasCorydoras paleatus