Can bichirs live with clown loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bichirs and clown loaches can live together. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

BichirBichir72–82°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°Bichir 72–82°Clown loach 77–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bichir 6.5–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bichir · 12 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

BichirClown loach
Temperature72–82 °F77–86 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size12.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal75 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bichirs live with clown loaches?

Yes, bichirs and clown loaches can live together. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both bichirs and clown loaches?

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

What size tank do bichirs and clown loaches need together?

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