Can chili rasboras live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, chili rasboras and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Chili rasboraChili rasbora75–82°F · pH 4–7 Clown plecoClown pleco73–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Chili rasbora 75–82°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Chili rasbora 4–7Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Chili rasbora · 0.8 inClown pleco · 3.5 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

Chili rasboraClown pleco
Temperature75–82 °F73–82 °F
pH4–76.5–7.5
Adult size0.8 in3.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 8+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for chili rasboras

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Better tank mates for clown plecos

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Questions

Can chili rasboras live with clown plecos?

Yes, chili rasboras and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both chili rasboras and clown plecos?

75–82 °F. Chili rasboras need 75–82 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do chili rasboras and clown plecos need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the clown pleco. Add space for each extra fish.