Can bolivian rams live with clown loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bolivian rams and clown loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–79°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 77–79°Bolivian ram 72–79°Clown loach 77–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Bolivian ram 6–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bolivian ram · 3 inClown loach · 8 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"
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

Bolivian ramClown loach
Temperature72–79 °F77–86 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bolivian rams live with clown loaches?

Yes. Bolivian rams and clown loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–79°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and clown loaches?

77–79 °F. Bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.

What size tank do bolivian rams and clown loaches need together?

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