Can angelfish live with crayfish?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Angelfish and crayfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 CrayfishCrayfish65–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–77°Angelfish 76–84°Crayfish 65–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Crayfish 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inCrayfish · 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

AngelfishCrayfish
Temperature76–84 °F65–77 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size6.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsOne per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for crayfish

All crayfish tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with crayfish?

Yes, with care. Angelfish and crayfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both angelfish and crayfish?

76–77 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, crayfish need 65–77 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and crayfish need together?

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