HomeCompare fishStriped barb vs Horseface loach Striped barb vs Horseface loach: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 6.0–6.5 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideStriped barbHorseface loachAdult size12 cm (4.7 in)20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature23–26°C (73–79°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)pH6.0–6.56.0–7.0Hardness2–12 dGH (36–214 ppm)1–12 dGH (18–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasy–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesStriped barbPuntius johorensisHorseface loachAcantopsis choirorhynchos