Can clown loaches live with tinfoil barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, clown loaches and tinfoil barbs can live together. Both are fine at 77–80°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5 Tinfoil barbTinfoil barb72–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–80°Clown loach 77–86°Tinfoil barb 72–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5Tinfoil barb 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inTinfoil barb · 12 in0"2"4"6"8"10"12"
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 loachTinfoil barb
Temperature77–86 °F72–80 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size8.0 in12.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal125 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 5+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

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Better tank mates for tinfoil barbs

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Questions

Can clown loaches live with tinfoil barbs?

Yes, clown loaches and tinfoil barbs can live together. Both are fine at 77–80°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and tinfoil barbs?

77–80 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, tinfoil barbs need 72–80 °F.

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

At least 125 gal, set by the tinfoil barb. Add space for each extra fish.