Can cherry barbs live with glass catfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, cherry barbs and glass catfish can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Glass catfishGlass catfish75–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Cherry barb 73–81°Glass catfish 75–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5Glass catfish 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry barb · 2 inGlass catfish · 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 barbGlass catfish
Temperature73–81 °F75–80 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can cherry barbs live with glass catfish?

Yes, cherry barbs and glass catfish can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and glass catfish?

75–80 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, glass catfish need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do cherry barbs and glass catfish need together?

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