HomeCompare fishEel Loach vs Butterfly splitfin Eel Loach vs Butterfly splitfin: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Eel Loach is about 24 times the length of a Butterfly splitfin and may eat it.Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 26°C (79°F).A pH of 6.0 suits both.Side by sideEel LoachButterfly splitfinAdult size190.5 cm (75 in)8 cm (3.1 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature24–26°C (75–79°F)26–32°C (79–90°F)pH5.0–6.06.0–8.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesEel LoachPangio anguillarisButterfly splitfinAmeca splendens