Can bala sharks live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bala sharks and dojo loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

Bala sharkBala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Dojo loachDojo loach59–77°F · pH 6.5–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Bala shark 72–82°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bala shark 6.5–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bala shark · 13 inDojo loach · 6 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 sharkDojo loach
Temperature72–82 °F59–77 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–8
Adult size13.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank125 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 4+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bala sharks

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Questions

Can bala sharks live with dojo loaches?

Yes. Bala sharks and dojo loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

What temperature suits both bala sharks and dojo loaches?

72–77 °F. Bala sharks need 72–82 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

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

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