Can clown loaches live with zebra loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, clown loaches and zebra loaches 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 Zebra loachZebra loach73–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–79°Clown loach 77–86°Zebra loach 73–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5Zebra loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inZebra loach · 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 loachZebra loach
Temperature77–86 °F73–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank75 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra loaches

All zebra loach tank mates

Questions

Can clown loaches live with zebra loaches?

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

What temperature suits both clown loaches and zebra loaches?

77–79 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

What size tank do clown loaches and zebra loaches need together?

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