Can hillstream loaches live with celestial pearl danios?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Hillstream loaches and celestial pearl danios make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Celestial pearl danioCelestial pearl danio72–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–75°Hillstream loach 68–75°Celestial pearl danio 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Hillstream loach 6.5–7.5Celestial pearl danio 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 2.5 inCelestial pearl danio · 1 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 loachCelestial pearl danio
Temperature68–75 °F72–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in1.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with celestial pearl danios?

Yes. Hillstream loaches and celestial pearl danios make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and celestial pearl danios?

72–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do hillstream loaches and celestial pearl danios need together?

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