Can rams live with clown loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, rams and clown loaches can live together. Both are fine at 80–86°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7 Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 80–86°German blue ram 80–86°Clown loach 77–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7German blue ram 5–7Clown loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

German blue ram · 2.5 inClown loach · 8 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

German blue ramClown loach
Temperature80–86 °F77–86 °F
pH5–76–7.5
Adult size2.5 in8.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rams

All german blue ram tank mates

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Questions

Can rams live with clown loaches?

Yes, rams and clown loaches can live together. Both are fine at 80–86°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both rams and clown loaches?

80–86 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.

What size tank do rams and clown loaches need together?

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