HomeCompare fishEel Loach vs Elephantnose fish Eel Loach vs Elephantnose fish: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Elephantnose fish is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Eel Loach is about 8 times the length of a Elephantnose fish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.0 suits both.Side by sideEel LoachElephantnose fishAdult size190.5 cm (75 in)23 cm (9.1 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature24–26°C (75–79°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH5.0–6.06.0–7.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankGoodWith cautionCare levelEasyDifficultDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesEel LoachPangio anguillarisElephantnose fishGnathonemus petersii