Can cherry barbs live with zebra loaches?

Verdict

Yes

Yes. Cherry barbs and zebra loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Both are fine at 73–79°F.
pH 6–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: cherry barbs the mid, zebra loaches the bottom.

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

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.

Can cherry barbs live with zebra loaches?

Yes. Cherry barbs and zebra loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and zebra loaches?

73–79 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

What size tank do cherry barbs and zebra loaches need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the zebra loach. Add space for each extra fish.