Can rainbow sharks live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, rainbow sharks and electric blue acaras can live together. Both are fine at 72–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Rainbow sharkRainbow shark72–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–80°Rainbow shark 72–80°Electric blue acara 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Rainbow shark 6.5–7.5Electric blue acara 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Rainbow shark · 6 inElectric blue acara · 6 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

Rainbow sharkElectric blue acara
Temperature72–80 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size6.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rainbow sharks

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Better tank mates for electric blue acaras

All electric blue acara tank mates

Questions

Can rainbow sharks live with electric blue acaras?

Yes, rainbow sharks and electric blue acaras can live together. Both are fine at 72–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both rainbow sharks and electric blue acaras?

72–80 °F. Rainbow sharks need 72–80 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do rainbow sharks and electric blue acaras need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the rainbow shark. Add space for each extra fish.