Can angelfish live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Angelfish and elephant nose fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–82°Angelfish 76–84°Elephant nose fish 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Elephant nose fish 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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

AngelfishElephant nose fish
Temperature76–84 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can angelfish live with elephant nose fish?

Yes. Angelfish and elephant nose fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both angelfish and elephant nose fish?

76–82 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and elephant nose fish need together?

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