Can clown loaches live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Clown loaches and zebra plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 79–86°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5 Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79–86°Clown loach 77–86°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inZebra pleco · 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 pleco
Temperature77–86 °F79–88 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank75 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra plecos

All zebra pleco tank mates

Questions

Can clown loaches live with zebra plecos?

Yes. Clown loaches and zebra plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 79–86°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and zebra plecos?

79–86 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

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

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