HomeCompare fishEel Loach vs Lesser spiny eel Eel Loach vs Lesser spiny eel: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Lesser spiny eel is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Eel Loach is about 5 times the length of a Lesser spiny eel and may eat it.Their preferred pH ranges don't overlap.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).Side by sideEel LoachLesser spiny eelAdult size190.5 cm (75 in)38 cm (15 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature24–26°C (75–79°F)20–28°C (68–82°F)pH5.0–6.06.5–7.5Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)6–35 dGH (107–625 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesEel LoachPangio anguillarisLesser spiny eelMacrognathus aculeatus