Can neon tetras live with chili rasboras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, neon tetras and chili rasboras can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 Chili rasboraChili rasbora75–82°F · pH 4–7

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 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

Neon tetraChili rasbora
Temperature72–79 °F75–82 °F
pH6–74–7
Adult size1.5 in0.8 in
Minimum tank10 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 8+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can neon tetras live with chili rasboras?

Yes, neon tetras and chili rasboras can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and chili rasboras?

75–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, chili rasboras need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do neon tetras and chili rasboras need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the neon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.