Can serpae tetras live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Serpae tetras and dojo loaches get along in the same tank. 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°Serpae tetra 72–79°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Serpae tetra 6–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Serpae tetra · 1.75 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

Serpae tetraDojo loach
Temperature72–79 °F59–77 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size1.75 in6.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can serpae tetras live with dojo loaches?

Yes. Serpae tetras and dojo loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both serpae tetras and dojo loaches?

72–77 °F. Serpae tetras need 72–79 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

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

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