HomeCompare fishStriped barb vs Clown loach Striped barb vs Clown loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Clown loach is about 4 times the length of a Striped barb and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.0–6.5 suits both.Side by sideStriped barbClown loachAdult size12 cm (4.7 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature23–26°C (73–79°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)pH6.0–6.55.0–7.5Hardness2–12 dGH (36–214 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesStriped barbPuntius johorensisClown loachChromobotia macracanthus