Can cherry barbs live with bolivian rams?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry barbs and bolivian rams get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–79°Cherry barb 73–81°Bolivian ram 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5Bolivian ram 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry barb · 2 inBolivian ram · 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

Cherry barbBolivian ram
Temperature73–81 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cherry barbs

All cherry barb tank mates

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

All bolivian ram tank mates

Questions

Can cherry barbs live with bolivian rams?

Yes. Cherry barbs and bolivian rams get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and bolivian rams?

73–79 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, bolivian rams need 72–79 °F.

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

At least 20 gal, set by the cherry barb. Add space for each extra fish.