HomeCompare fishHorseface loach vs Eel Loach Horseface loach vs Eel Loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Eel Loach is about 10 times the length of a Horseface loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 6.0 suits both.Side by sideHorseface loachEel LoachAdult size20 cm (7.9 in)190.5 cm (75 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature25–29°C (77–84°F)24–26°C (75–79°F)pH6.0–7.05.0–6.0Hardness1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare level–EasyDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchosEel LoachPangio anguillaris