Can kuhli loaches live with crayfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Kuhli loaches and crayfish make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Kuhli loachKuhli loach75–86°F · pH 5.5–7 CrayfishCrayfish65–77°F · pH 6.5–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–77°Kuhli loach 75–86°Crayfish 65–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Kuhli loach 5.5–7Crayfish 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kuhli loach · 3.5 inCrayfish · 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 loachCrayfish
Temperature75–86 °F65–77 °F
pH5.5–76.5–8
Adult size3.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+One per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Better tank mates for crayfish

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Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with crayfish?

Yes. Kuhli loaches and crayfish make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and crayfish?

75–77 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, crayfish need 65–77 °F.

What size tank do kuhli loaches and crayfish need together?

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