Can bolivian rams live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bolivian rams and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–75°Bolivian ram 72–79°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Bolivian ram 6–7.5Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bolivian ram · 3 inGold barb · 3 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 ramGold barb
Temperature72–79 °F64–75 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

All bolivian ram tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can bolivian rams live with gold barbs?

Yes, bolivian rams and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and gold barbs?

72–75 °F. Bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do bolivian rams and gold barbs need together?

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