Can kuhli loaches live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Kuhli loaches and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Kuhli loachKuhli loach75–86°F · pH 5.5–7 Clown plecoClown pleco73–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Kuhli loach 75–86°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Kuhli loach 5.5–7Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kuhli loach · 3.5 inClown pleco · 3.5 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

Kuhli loachClown pleco
Temperature75–86 °F73–82 °F
pH5.5–76.5–7.5
Adult size3.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with clown plecos?

Yes. Kuhli loaches and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and clown plecos?

75–82 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

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

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