Can angelfish live with cherry barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Angelfish and cherry barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–81°Angelfish 76–84°Cherry barb 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inCherry barb · 2 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

AngelfishCherry barb
Temperature76–84 °F73–81 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can angelfish live with cherry barbs?

Yes. Angelfish and cherry barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both angelfish and cherry barbs?

76–81 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, cherry barbs need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and cherry barbs need together?

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