Tiger loach vs Hillstream loach: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Tiger loach is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Tiger loach is aggressive towards other fish.
  • An adult Tiger loach is about 3 times the length of a Hillstream loach and may eat it.
  • Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 25°C (77°F).
  • A pH of 7.0 suits both.

Side by side

Tiger loachHillstream loach
Adult size21 cm (8.3 in)6.5 cm (2.6 in)
Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)23–25°C (73–77°F)
pH6.5–7.07.0
Hardness6–12 dGH (107–214 ppm)–
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Community tankNot suitable–
Care level–Difficult
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles