Can bala sharks live with clown loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bala sharks and clown loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

Bala sharkBala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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: 77–82°Bala shark 72–82°Clown loach 77–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bala shark 6.5–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bala shark · 13 inClown loach · 8 in0"2"4"6"8"10"12"
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

Bala sharkClown loach
Temperature72–82 °F77–86 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size13.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank125 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 4+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bala sharks live with clown loaches?

Yes. Bala sharks and clown loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

What temperature suits both bala sharks and clown loaches?

77–82 °F. Bala sharks need 72–82 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.

What size tank do bala sharks and clown loaches need together?

At least 125 gal, set by the bala shark. Add space for each extra fish.