HomeCompare fishDwarf botia vs Bengal loach Dwarf botia vs Bengal loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Bengal loach is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Bengal loach is about 3 times the length of a Dwarf botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Side by sideDwarf botiaBengal loachAdult size5 cm (2 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH6.5–6.96.5–7.5Hardness1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankGood–Care levelModerate–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunkiBengal loachBotia dario