Can clown loaches live with paradise fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, clown loaches and paradise fish can live together. Both are fine at 77–79°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5 Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–79°Clown loach 77–86°Paradise fish 61–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5Paradise fish 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inParadise fish · 3.5 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 loachParadise fish
Temperature77–86 °F61–79 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size8.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank75 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 5+One per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Questions

Can clown loaches live with paradise fish?

Yes, clown loaches and paradise fish can live together. Both are fine at 77–79°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and paradise fish?

77–79 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do clown loaches and paradise fish need together?

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