Can angelfish live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Angelfish and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Dojo loachDojo loach59–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–77°Angelfish 76–84°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inDojo loach · 6 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
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

AngelfishDojo loach
Temperature76–84 °F59–77 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size6.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for dojo loaches

All dojo loach tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with dojo loaches?

Yes, with care. Angelfish and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both angelfish and dojo loaches?

76–77 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and dojo loaches need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the dojo loach. Add space for each extra fish.