HomeCompare fishCoolie loach vs Pond loach Coolie loach vs Pond loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Pond loach is about 3 times the length of a Coolie loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–25°C (75–77°F).A pH of 6.0–6.5 suits both.Side by sideCoolie loachPond loachAdult size10 cm (3.9 in)30.5 cm (12 in)Minimum tank40 L (11 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature24–30°C (75–86°F)10–25°C (50–77°F)pH5.5–6.56.0–8.0Hardness–2–12 dGH (36–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare level–ModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesCoolie loachPangio kuhliiPond loachMisgurnus anguillicaudatus