HomeCompare fishHorseface loach vs Bengal loach Horseface loach vs Bengal loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Bengal loach is aggressive towards other fish.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.Side by sideHorseface loachBengal loachAdult size20 cm (7.9 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature25–29°C (77–84°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH6.0–7.06.5–7.5Hardness1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankGood–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchosBengal loachBotia dario