HomeCompare fishGoldeneye cichlid vs Horseface loach Goldeneye cichlid vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Horseface loach grows about twice as long as the Goldeneye cichlid; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 25–27°C (77–81°F).A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideGoldeneye cichlidHorseface loachAdult size7.5 cm (3 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature24–27°C (75–81°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH6.0–8.06.0–7.0Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasy–DietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesGoldeneye cichlidNannacara anomalaHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos