Can kuhli loaches live with killifish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Kuhli loaches and killifish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Kuhli loach · 3.5 inKillifish · 2.5 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 loachKillifish
Temperature75–86 °F70–77 °F
pH5.5–75.5–7
Adult size3.5 in2.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with killifish?

Yes. Kuhli loaches and killifish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and killifish?

75–77 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, killifish need 70–77 °F.

What size tank do kuhli loaches and killifish need together?

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