HomeCompare fishPeppered corydoras vs Eel Loach Peppered corydoras vs Eel Loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Eel Loach is about 24 times the length of a Peppered corydoras and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 6.0 suits both.Side by sidePeppered corydorasEel LoachAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)190.5 cm (75 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)24–26°C (75–79°F)pH6.0–7.85.0–6.0Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesPeppered corydorasCorydoras paleatusEel LoachPangio anguillaris