Can hillstream loaches live with ghost shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, hillstream loaches and ghost shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 68–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Ghost shrimpGhost shrimp65–82°F · pH 7–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 68–75°Hillstream loach 68–75°Ghost shrimp 65–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Hillstream loach 6.5–7.5Ghost shrimp 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 2.5 inGhost shrimp · 1.5 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

Hillstream loachGhost shrimp
Temperature68–75 °F65–82 °F
pH6.5–7.57–8
Adult size2.5 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 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 ghost shrimp

All ghost shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with ghost shrimp?

Yes, hillstream loaches and ghost shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 68–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and ghost shrimp?

68–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F.

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

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