Can chili rasboras live with upside down catfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Chili rasboras and upside down catfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Chili rasbora 75–82°Upside down catfish 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Chili rasbora 4–7Upside down catfish 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Chili rasbora · 0.8 inUpside down catfish · 4 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 rasboraUpside down catfish
Temperature75–82 °F72–79 °F
pH4–76–7.5
Adult size0.8 in4.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 8+Groups of 3+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can chili rasboras live with upside down catfish?

Yes. Chili rasboras and upside down catfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both chili rasboras and upside down catfish?

75–79 °F. Chili rasboras need 75–82 °F, upside down catfish need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do chili rasboras and upside down catfish need together?

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