Can chinese algae eaters live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Chinese algae eaters and boesemani rainbowfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8 Boesemani rainbowfishBoesemani rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 7–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Chinese algae eater 74–80°Boesemani rainbowfish 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Chinese algae eater 6–8Boesemani rainbowfish 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Chinese algae eater · 10 inBoesemani rainbowfish · 4 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

Chinese algae eaterBoesemani rainbowfish
Temperature74–80 °F75–82 °F
pH6–87–8
Adult size10.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can chinese algae eaters live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Yes. Chinese algae eaters and boesemani rainbowfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both chinese algae eaters and boesemani rainbowfish?

75–80 °F. Chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F, boesemani rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do chinese algae eaters and boesemani rainbowfish need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.