HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Pond loach Clown loach vs Pond loach: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 24–25°C (75–77°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideClown loachPond loachAdult size50 cm (20 in)30.5 cm (12 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)10–25°C (50–77°F)pH5.0–7.56.0–8.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)2–12 dGH (36–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusPond loachMisgurnus anguillicaudatus