Can kuhli loaches live with amano shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, kuhli loaches and amano shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Kuhli loachKuhli loach75–86°F · pH 5.5–7 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: 75–80°Kuhli loach 75–86°Amano shrimp 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Kuhli loach 5.5–7Amano shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kuhli loach · 3.5 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

Kuhli loachAmano shrimp
Temperature75–86 °F70–80 °F
pH5.5–76.5–7.5
Adult size3.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for kuhli loaches

All kuhli loach tank mates

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with amano shrimp?

Yes, kuhli loaches and amano shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and amano shrimp?

75–80 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, amano shrimp need 70–80 °F.

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

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