HomeCompare fishReticulate loach vs Pond loach Reticulate loach vs Pond loach: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Pond loach grows about twice as long as the Reticulate loach; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 22–25°C (72–77°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 115 L (30 US gal)Side by sideReticulate loachPond loachAdult size15 cm (5.9 in)30.5 cm (12 in)Minimum tank–115 L (30 US gal)Temperature22–27.7°C (72–82°F)10–25°C (50–77°F)pH6.5–7.56.0–8.0Hardness4–12 dGH (71–214 ppm)2–12 dGH (36–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankWith cautionGoodCare levelModerateModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesReticulate loachBotia lohachataPond loachMisgurnus anguillicaudatus