Can hillstream loaches live with glass catfish?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Hillstream loaches and glass catfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Glass catfishGlass catfish75–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 2.5 inGlass catfish · 3 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 loachGlass catfish
Temperature68–75 °F75–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for hillstream loaches

All hillstream loach tank mates

Better tank mates for glass catfish

All glass catfish tank mates

Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with glass catfish?

Yes, with care. Hillstream loaches and glass catfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and glass catfish?

75–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, glass catfish need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do hillstream loaches and glass catfish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the glass catfish. Add space for each extra fish.