Can kuhli loaches live with clown loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Kuhli loaches and clown loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–86°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Kuhli loachKuhli loach75–86°F · pH 5.5–7 Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–86°Kuhli loach 75–86°Clown loach 77–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Kuhli loach 5.5–7Clown loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kuhli loach · 3.5 inClown loach · 8 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"
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 loachClown loach
Temperature75–86 °F77–86 °F
pH5.5–76–7.5
Adult size3.5 in8.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for kuhli loaches

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Better tank mates for clown loaches

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Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with clown loaches?

Yes. Kuhli loaches and clown loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–86°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and clown loaches?

77–86 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.

What size tank do kuhli loaches and clown loaches need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the clown loach. Add space for each extra fish.