Can kuhli loaches live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, kuhli loaches and zebra plecos can live together. Both are fine at 79–86°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Kuhli loachKuhli loach75–86°F · pH 5.5–7 Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79–86°Kuhli loach 75–86°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Kuhli loach 5.5–7Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kuhli loach · 3.5 inZebra 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 loachZebra pleco
Temperature75–86 °F79–88 °F
pH5.5–76–7.5
Adult size3.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with zebra plecos?

Yes, kuhli loaches and zebra plecos can live together. Both are fine at 79–86°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and zebra plecos?

79–86 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

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

At least 30 gal, set by the zebra pleco. Add space for each extra fish.