Can zebra plecos live with zebra loaches?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Zebra plecos and zebra loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 79°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5 Zebra loachZebra loach73–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79°Zebra pleco 79–88°Zebra loach 73–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5Zebra loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra pleco · 3.5 inZebra loach · 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

Zebra plecoZebra loach
Temperature79–88 °F73–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for zebra plecos

All zebra pleco tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra loaches

All zebra loach tank mates

Questions

Can zebra plecos live with zebra loaches?

Yes, with care. Zebra plecos and zebra loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 79°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both zebra plecos and zebra loaches?

79–79 °F. Zebra plecos need 79–88 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

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

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