Can chinese algae eaters live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Chinese algae eaters and dojo loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 74–77°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8 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: 74–77°Chinese algae eater 74–80°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–8Chinese algae eater 6–8Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Chinese algae eater · 10 inDojo loach · 6 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

Chinese algae eaterDojo loach
Temperature74–80 °F59–77 °F
pH6–86.5–8
Adult size10.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can chinese algae eaters live with dojo loaches?

Yes. Chinese algae eaters and dojo loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 74–77°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both chinese algae eaters and dojo loaches?

74–77 °F. Chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

What size tank do chinese algae eaters and dojo loaches need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.