HomeCompare fishDwarf botia vs Horseface loach Dwarf botia vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Horseface loach is about 4 times the length of a Dwarf botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–29°C (77–84°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Side by sideDwarf botiaHorseface loachAdult size5 cm (2 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH6.5–6.96.0–7.0Hardness1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerate–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunkiHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos