Can sparkling gouramis live with chili rasboras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, sparkling gouramis and chili rasboras can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 5 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Sparkling gourami · 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

Sparkling gouramiChili rasbora
Temperature72–82 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.54–7
Adult size1.5 in0.8 in
Minimum tank5 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopMiddle
GroupGroups of 4+Groups of 8+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can sparkling gouramis live with chili rasboras?

Yes, sparkling gouramis and chili rasboras can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 5 gal.

What temperature suits both sparkling gouramis and chili rasboras?

75–82 °F. Sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F, chili rasboras need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do sparkling gouramis and chili rasboras need together?

At least 5 gal, set by the sparkling gourami. Add space for each extra fish.