Can clown loaches live with rosy barbs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Clown loaches and rosy barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5 Rosy barbRosy barb64–77°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77°Clown loach 77–86°Rosy barb 64–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5Rosy barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inRosy barb · 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 loachRosy barb
Temperature77–86 °F64–77 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 5+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Better tank mates for rosy barbs

All rosy barb tank mates

Questions

Can clown loaches live with rosy barbs?

Yes, with care. Clown loaches and rosy barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and rosy barbs?

77–77 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, rosy barbs need 64–77 °F.

What size tank do clown loaches and rosy barbs need together?

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