Can bichirs live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bichirs and dojo loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

BichirBichir72–82°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°Bichir 72–82°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bichir 6.5–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bichir · 12 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

BichirDojo loach
Temperature72–82 °F59–77 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–8
Adult size12.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bichirs live with dojo loaches?

Yes. Bichirs and dojo loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both bichirs and dojo loaches?

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

What size tank do bichirs and dojo loaches need together?

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