HomeCompare fishSpotted ctenopoma vs Clown loach Spotted ctenopoma vs Clown loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Spotted ctenopoma is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Clown loach is about 3 times the length of a Spotted ctenopoma and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–25°C (75–77°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideSpotted ctenopomaClown loachAdult size15 cm (5.9 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature5–25°C (41–77°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)pH6.0–8.05.0–7.5Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentAggressivePeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesSpotted ctenopomaCtenopoma acutirostreClown loachChromobotia macracanthus