Can cherry shrimp live with chili rasboras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry shrimp and chili rasboras make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 5 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Cherry shrimp 65–80°Chili rasbora 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Cherry shrimp 6.5–8Chili rasbora 4–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry shrimp · 1.5 inChili rasbora · 0.8 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 shrimpChili rasbora
Temperature65–80 °F75–82 °F
pH6.5–84–7
Adult size1.5 in0.8 in
Minimum tank5 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 8+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for cherry shrimp

All cherry shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for chili rasboras

All chili rasbora tank mates

Questions

Can cherry shrimp live with chili rasboras?

Yes. Cherry shrimp and chili rasboras make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 5 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry shrimp and chili rasboras?

75–80 °F. Cherry shrimp need 65–80 °F, chili rasboras need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do cherry shrimp and chili rasboras need together?

At least 5 gal, set by the cherry shrimp. Add space for each extra fish.