Can hillstream loaches live with amano shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, hillstream loaches and amano shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 70–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Amano shrimpAmano shrimp70–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 70–75°Hillstream loach 68–75°Amano shrimp 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Hillstream loach 6.5–7.5Amano shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 2.5 inAmano shrimp · 2 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

Hillstream loachAmano shrimp
Temperature68–75 °F70–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 3+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for hillstream loaches

All hillstream loach tank mates

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with amano shrimp?

Yes, hillstream loaches and amano shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 70–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and amano shrimp?

70–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, amano shrimp need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do hillstream loaches and amano shrimp need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the hillstream loach. Add space for each extra fish.