Can glass catfish live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, glass catfish and chinese algae eaters can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Glass catfishGlass catfish75–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Glass catfish · 3 inChinese algae eater · 10 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

Glass catfishChinese algae eater
Temperature75–80 °F74–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56–8
Adult size3.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for glass catfish

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Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

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Questions

Can glass catfish live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, glass catfish and chinese algae eaters can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both glass catfish and chinese algae eaters?

75–80 °F. Glass catfish need 75–80 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do glass catfish and chinese algae eaters need together?

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