HomeCompare fishIndian glassy fish vs Horseface loach Indian glassy fish vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Horseface loach grows about twice as long as the Indian glassy fish; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 25–29°C (77–84°F).A pH of 7.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideIndian glassy fishHorseface loachAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature20–30°C (68–86°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH7.0–8.26.0–7.0Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasy–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesIndian glassy fishParambassis rangaHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos