Eel Loach vs Butterfly splitfin: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • An 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 side

Eel LoachButterfly splitfin
Adult 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)
pH5.0–6.06.0–8.0
Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Community tankGoodGood
Care levelEasyEasy
DietCarnivoreOmnivore