Can rosy barbs live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Rosy barbs and dojo loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 64–77°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 64–77°Rosy barb 64–77°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Rosy barb 6–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Rosy barb · 4 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

Rosy barbDojo loach
Temperature64–77 °F59–77 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size4.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rosy barbs

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Better tank mates for dojo loaches

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Questions

Can rosy barbs live with dojo loaches?

Yes. Rosy barbs and dojo loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 64–77°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both rosy barbs and dojo loaches?

64–77 °F. Rosy barbs need 64–77 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

What size tank do rosy barbs and dojo loaches need together?

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