Can tiger barbs live with clown loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, tiger barbs and clown loaches can live together. Both are fine at 77–81°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–81°Tiger barb 72–81°Clown loach 77–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 inClown loach · 8 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"
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

Tiger barbClown loach
Temperature72–81 °F77–86 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal75 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with clown loaches?

Yes, tiger barbs and clown loaches can live together. Both are fine at 77–81°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and clown loaches?

77–81 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.

What size tank do tiger barbs and clown loaches need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the clown loach. Add space for each extra fish.