Can clown loaches live with silver dollars?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, clown loaches and silver dollars can live together. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5 Silver dollarSilver dollar75–82°F · pH 5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–82°Clown loach 77–86°Silver dollar 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Clown loach 6–7.5Silver dollar 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inSilver dollar · 6 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 loachSilver dollar
Temperature77–86 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.55–7
Adult size8.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 5+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Better tank mates for silver dollars

All silver dollar tank mates

Questions

Can clown loaches live with silver dollars?

Yes, clown loaches and silver dollars can live together. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and silver dollars?

77–82 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, silver dollars need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do clown loaches and silver dollars need together?

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