Can angelfish live with ember tetras?

Verdict
No

No. Angelfish and ember tetras should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 0.8 inches ember tetras do.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Ember tetraEmber tetra73–84°F · pH 5.5–7

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–84°Angelfish 76–84°Ember tetra 73–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Angelfish 6–7.5Ember tetra 5.5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inEmber tetra · 0.8 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

AngelfishEmber tetra
Temperature76–84 °F73–84 °F
pH6–7.55.5–7
Adult size6.0 in0.8 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for ember tetras

All ember tetra tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with ember tetras?

No. Angelfish and ember tetras should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 0.8 inches ember tetras do.

What temperature suits both angelfish and ember tetras?

76–84 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, ember tetras need 73–84 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and ember tetras need together?

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