Can angelfish live with chili rasboras?

Verdict
No

No. Angelfish and chili rasboras should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 0.8 inches chili rasboras do.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 76–82°Angelfish 76–84°Chili rasbora 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 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

AngelfishChili rasbora
Temperature76–84 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.54–7
Adult size6.0 in0.8 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 8+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for chili rasboras

All chili rasbora tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with chili rasboras?

No. Angelfish and chili rasboras should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 0.8 inches chili rasboras do.

What temperature suits both angelfish and chili rasboras?

76–82 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, chili rasboras need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and chili rasboras need together?

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