Can chili rasboras live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Chili rasboras and zebra plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 79–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79–82°Chili rasbora 75–82°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Chili rasbora 4–7Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Chili rasbora · 0.8 inZebra 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 rasboraZebra pleco
Temperature75–82 °F79–88 °F
pH4–76–7.5
Adult size0.8 in3.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 8+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can chili rasboras live with zebra plecos?

Yes. Chili rasboras and zebra plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 79–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both chili rasboras and zebra plecos?

79–82 °F. Chili rasboras need 75–82 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

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

At least 30 gal, set by the zebra pleco. Add space for each extra fish.