HomeCompare fishSpotted ctenopoma vs Horseface loach Spotted ctenopoma vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Spotted ctenopoma is aggressive towards other fish.Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 25°C (77°F).A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.Side by sideSpotted ctenopomaHorseface loachAdult size15 cm (5.9 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature5–25°C (41–77°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH6.0–8.06.0–7.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentAggressivePeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasy–DietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesSpotted ctenopomaCtenopoma acutirostreHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos