HomeCompare fishPeppered corydoras vs Horseface loach Peppered corydoras vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Horseface loach grows about twice as long as the Peppered corydoras; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sidePeppered corydorasHorseface loachAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH6.0–7.86.0–7.0Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasy–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesPeppered corydorasCorydoras paleatusHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos