Can clown loaches live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Clown loaches and dwarf neon rainbowfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5 Dwarf neon rainbowfishDwarf neon rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–82°Clown loach 77–86°Dwarf neon rainbowfish 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5Dwarf neon rainbowfish 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inDwarf neon rainbowfish · 2.5 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 loachDwarf neon rainbowfish
Temperature77–86 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size8.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank75 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 5+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can clown loaches live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

Yes. Clown loaches and dwarf neon rainbowfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and dwarf neon rainbowfish?

77–82 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, dwarf neon rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do clown loaches and dwarf neon rainbowfish need together?

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