Can hillstream loaches live with chili rasboras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Hillstream loaches and chili rasboras can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Chili rasboraChili rasbora75–82°F · pH 4–7

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75°Hillstream loach 68–75°Chili rasbora 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Hillstream loach 6.5–7.5Chili rasbora 4–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 2.5 inChili rasbora · 0.8 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

Hillstream loachChili rasbora
Temperature68–75 °F75–82 °F
pH6.5–7.54–7
Adult size2.5 in0.8 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 8+
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for hillstream loaches

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Better tank mates for chili rasboras

All chili rasbora tank mates

Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with chili rasboras?

Yes, with care. Hillstream loaches and chili rasboras can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and chili rasboras?

75–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, chili rasboras need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do hillstream loaches and chili rasboras need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the hillstream loach. Add space for each extra fish.