Can clown loaches live with kribensis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Clown loaches and kribensis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5 KribensisKribensis75–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inKribensis · 4 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 loachKribensis
Temperature77–86 °F75–80 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

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Better tank mates for kribensis

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Questions

Can clown loaches live with kribensis?

Yes. Clown loaches and kribensis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and kribensis?

77–80 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, kribensis need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do clown loaches and kribensis need together?

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