Can african cichlids live with chili rasboras?

Verdict
No

No. African cichlids and chili rasboras should not share a tank. Different water: african cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6, chili rasboras want pH 4–7.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Chili rasboraChili rasbora75–82°F · pH 4–7

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°African cichlid 75–82°Chili rasbora 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inChili rasbora · 0.8 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

African cichlidChili rasbora
Temperature75–82 °F75–82 °F
pH7.8–8.64–7
Adult size5.0 in0.8 in
Minimum tank55 gal5 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 8+
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with chili rasboras?

No. African cichlids and chili rasboras should not share a tank. Different water: african cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6, chili rasboras want pH 4–7.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and chili rasboras?

75–82 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, chili rasboras need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and chili rasboras need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.