Can clown loaches live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Clown loaches and elephant nose fish 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 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–82°Clown loach 77–86°Elephant nose fish 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5Elephant nose fish 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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 loachElephant nose fish
Temperature77–86 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Questions

Can clown loaches live with elephant nose fish?

Yes. Clown loaches and elephant nose fish 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 elephant nose fish?

77–82 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do clown loaches and elephant nose fish need together?

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