Horseface loach vs Hillstream loach: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

An adult Horseface loach is about 3 times the length of a Hillstream loach and may eat it.
Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 25°C (77°F).
A pH of 7.0 suits both.

Side by side

	Horseface loach	Hillstream loach
Adult size	20 cm (7.9 in)	6.5 cm (2.6 in)
Minimum tank	210 L (55 US gal)	75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature	25–29°C (77–84°F)	23–25°C (73–77°F)
pH	6.0–7.0	7.0
Hardness	1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)	–
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Community tank	Good	–
Care level	–	Difficult
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore