Can dojo loaches live with zebra loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Dojo loaches and zebra loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–77°Dojo loach 59–77°Zebra loach 73–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8Zebra loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Dojo loach · 6 inZebra loach · 3.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
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

Dojo loachZebra loach
Temperature59–77 °F73–79 °F
pH6.5–86–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for dojo loaches

All dojo loach tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra loaches

All zebra loach tank mates

Questions

Can dojo loaches live with zebra loaches?

Yes. Dojo loaches and zebra loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both dojo loaches and zebra loaches?

73–77 °F. Dojo loaches need 59–77 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

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

At least 55 gal, set by the dojo loach. Add space for each extra fish.