Can otocinclus live with chili rasboras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Otocinclus and chili rasboras make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Otocinclus 72–79°Chili rasbora 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Otocinclus 6–7.5Chili rasbora 4–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Otocinclus · 2 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

OtocinclusChili rasbora
Temperature72–79 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.54–7
Adult size2.0 in0.8 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 8+
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can otocinclus live with chili rasboras?

Yes. Otocinclus and chili rasboras make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both otocinclus and chili rasboras?

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

What size tank do otocinclus and chili rasboras need together?

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