Can clown loaches live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Clown loaches and kissing gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5 Kissing gouramiKissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–82°Clown loach 77–86°Kissing gourami 72–82°
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 inKissing gourami · 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 loachKissing gourami
Temperature77–86 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size8.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

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Better tank mates for kissing gouramis

All kissing gourami tank mates

Questions

Can clown loaches live with kissing gouramis?

Yes. Clown loaches and kissing gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and kissing gouramis?

77–82 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do clown loaches and kissing gouramis need together?

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