HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Reticulate loach Clown loach vs Reticulate loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 3 times the length of a Reticulate loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–27.7°C (75–82°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachReticulate loachAdult size50 cm (20 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)–Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)22–27.7°C (72–82°F)pH5.0–7.56.5–7.5Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)4–12 dGH (71–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodWith cautionCare levelModerateModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusReticulate loachBotia lohachata