Can clown loaches live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, clown loaches and chinese algae eaters can live together. Both are fine at 77–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5 Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–80°Clown loach 77–86°Chinese algae eater 74–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inChinese algae eater · 10 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

Clown loachChinese algae eater
Temperature77–86 °F74–80 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size8.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

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Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

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Questions

Can clown loaches live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, clown loaches and chinese algae eaters can live together. Both are fine at 77–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and chinese algae eaters?

77–80 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

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

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