Can bolivian rams live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bolivian rams and dwarf neon rainbowfish make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Dwarf neon rainbowfishDwarf neon rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Bolivian ram 72–79°Dwarf neon rainbowfish 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bolivian ram 6–7.5Dwarf neon rainbowfish 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bolivian ram · 3 inDwarf neon rainbowfish · 2.5 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

Bolivian ramDwarf neon rainbowfish
Temperature72–79 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bolivian rams live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

Yes. Bolivian rams and dwarf neon rainbowfish make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and dwarf neon rainbowfish?

75–79 °F. Bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, dwarf neon rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do bolivian rams and dwarf neon rainbowfish need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the bolivian ram. Add space for each extra fish.