Can angelfish live with clown loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Angelfish and clown loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–84°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–84°Angelfish 76–84°Clown loach 77–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inClown loach · 8 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

AngelfishClown loach
Temperature76–84 °F77–86 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal75 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can angelfish live with clown loaches?

Yes. Angelfish and clown loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–84°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both angelfish and clown loaches?

77–84 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and clown loaches need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the clown loach. Add space for each extra fish.