Can angelfish live with kuhli loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, angelfish and kuhli loaches can live together. Both are fine at 76–84°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–84°Angelfish 76–84°Kuhli loach 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Angelfish 6–7.5Kuhli loach 5.5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inKuhli loach · 3.5 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

AngelfishKuhli loach
Temperature76–84 °F75–86 °F
pH6–7.55.5–7
Adult size6.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

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Better tank mates for kuhli loaches

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Questions

Can angelfish live with kuhli loaches?

Yes, angelfish and kuhli loaches can live together. Both are fine at 76–84°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both angelfish and kuhli loaches?

76–84 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and kuhli loaches need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the angelfish. Add space for each extra fish.