Can clown loaches live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Clown loaches and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5 Dojo loachDojo loach59–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77°Clown loach 77–86°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inDojo loach · 6 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

Clown loachDojo loach
Temperature77–86 °F59–77 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size8.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Better tank mates for dojo loaches

All dojo loach tank mates

Questions

Can clown loaches live with dojo loaches?

Yes, with care. Clown loaches and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and dojo loaches?

77–77 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

What size tank do clown loaches and dojo loaches need together?

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