HomeCompare fishHead-and-taillight tetra vs Clown loach Head-and-taillight tetra vs Clown loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 10 times the length of a Head-and-taillight tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideHead-and-taillight tetraClown loachAdult size5 cm (2 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature22–26°C (72–79°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)pH6.0–8.05.0–7.5Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesHead-and-taillight tetraHemigrammus ocelliferClown loachChromobotia macracanthus