HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Reticulated corydoras Clown loach vs Reticulated corydoras: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 8 times the length of a Reticulated corydoras and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachReticulated corydorasAdult size50 cm (20 in)6 cm (2.4 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)22–26°C (72–79°F)pH5.0–7.56.0–8.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusReticulated corydorasCorydoras reticulatus