Can angelfish live with discus?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Angelfish and discus make a good pair. Both are fine at 82–84°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 DiscusDiscus82–88°F · pH 5.5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 82–84°Angelfish 76–84°Discus 82–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Angelfish 6–7.5Discus 5.5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inDiscus · 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

AngelfishDiscus
Temperature76–84 °F82–88 °F
pH6–7.55.5–7
Adult size6.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for discus

All discus tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with discus?

Yes. Angelfish and discus make a good pair. Both are fine at 82–84°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both angelfish and discus?

82–84 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, discus need 82–88 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and discus need together?

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