Can lemon tetras live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, lemon tetras and dojo loaches can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Lemon tetra 72–82°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Lemon tetra 5.5–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Lemon tetra · 2 inDojo loach · 6 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

Lemon tetraDojo loach
Temperature72–82 °F59–77 °F
pH5.5–7.56.5–8
Adult size2.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank15 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for lemon tetras

All lemon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for dojo loaches

All dojo loach tank mates

Questions

Can lemon tetras live with dojo loaches?

Yes, lemon tetras and dojo loaches can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both lemon tetras and dojo loaches?

72–77 °F. Lemon tetras need 72–82 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

What size tank do lemon tetras and dojo loaches need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the dojo loach. Add space for each extra fish.