HomeCompare fishGarnet tetra vs Clown loach Garnet tetra vs Clown loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 10 times the length of a Garnet tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–27°C (75–81°F).A pH of 5.0–6.0 suits both.Side by sideGarnet tetraClown loachAdult size5 cm (2 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank55 L (15 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature23–27°C (73–81°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)pH5.0–6.05.0–7.5Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare level–ModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesGarnet tetraHemigrammus pulcherClown loachChromobotia macracanthus