Can electric blue acaras live with zebra loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Electric blue acaras and zebra loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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: 73–79°Electric blue acara 72–82°Zebra loach 73–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Electric blue acara 6.5–7.5Zebra loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Electric blue acara · 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

Electric blue acaraZebra loach
Temperature72–82 °F73–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can electric blue acaras live with zebra loaches?

Yes. Electric blue acaras and zebra loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both electric blue acaras and zebra loaches?

73–79 °F. Electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

What size tank do electric blue acaras and zebra loaches need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.