HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Redtail botia / Blue botia Clown loach vs Redtail botia / Blue botia: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Redtail botia / Blue botia is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Clown loach is about 3 times the length of a Redtail botia / Blue botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–27°C (75–81°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachRedtail botia / Blue botiaAdult size50 cm (20 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)285 L (75 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)24–27°C (75–81°F)pH5.0–7.56.5–8.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankGood–Care levelModerate–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusRedtail botia / Blue botiaYasuhikotakia modesta