HomeCompare fishClown loach vs Skunk botia Clown loach vs Skunk botia: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Skunk botia is best kept in a species tank.An adult Clown loach is about 5 times the length of a Skunk botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 26–30°C (79–86°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideClown loachSkunk botiaAdult size50 cm (20 in)10 cm (3.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)110 L (29 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)26–30°C (79–86°F)pH5.0–7.56.0–8.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeaceful–Community tankGoodNot suitableCare levelModerate–DietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesClown loachChromobotia macracanthusSkunk botiaYasuhikotakia morleti