Can angelfish live with black skirt tetras?

Verdict
No

No. Angelfish and black skirt tetras should not share a tank. Black skirt tetras nip fins, and the long fins of angelfish are an easy target.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Black skirt tetraBlack skirt tetra70–80°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–80°Angelfish 76–84°Black skirt tetra 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Black skirt tetra 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inBlack skirt tetra · 2.5 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

AngelfishBlack skirt tetra
Temperature76–84 °F70–80 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal15 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for black skirt tetras

All black skirt tetra tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with black skirt tetras?

No. Angelfish and black skirt tetras should not share a tank. Black skirt tetras nip fins, and the long fins of angelfish are an easy target.

What temperature suits both angelfish and black skirt tetras?

76–80 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, black skirt tetras need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and black skirt tetras need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the angelfish. Add space for each extra fish.