Can boesemani rainbowfish live with zebra loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, boesemani rainbowfish and zebra loaches can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Boesemani rainbowfishBoesemani rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 7–8 Zebra loachZebra loach73–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Boesemani rainbowfish 75–82°Zebra loach 73–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Boesemani rainbowfish 7–8Zebra loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Boesemani rainbowfish · 4 inZebra 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

Boesemani rainbowfishZebra loach
Temperature75–82 °F73–79 °F
pH7–86–7.5
Adult size4.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can boesemani rainbowfish live with zebra loaches?

Yes, boesemani rainbowfish and zebra loaches can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both boesemani rainbowfish and zebra loaches?

75–79 °F. Boesemani rainbowfish need 75–82 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

What size tank do boesemani rainbowfish and zebra loaches need together?

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