Can bolivian rams live with harlequin rasboras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bolivian rams and harlequin rasboras can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Bolivian ram · 3 inHarlequin rasbora · 2 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 ramHarlequin rasbora
Temperature72–79 °F72–80 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bolivian rams live with harlequin rasboras?

Yes, bolivian rams and harlequin rasboras can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and harlequin rasboras?

72–79 °F. Bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, harlequin rasboras need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do bolivian rams and harlequin rasboras need together?

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