Can angelfish live with fancy goldfish?

Verdict

No. Angelfish and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. Fancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); angelfish need 76–84°F. No temperature suits both.

Angelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5

Fancy goldfish65–74°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

Deal breakerFancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); angelfish need 76–84°F. No temperature suits both.

What works

pH 7–7.5 suits both.

Water side by side

The ranges do not meet, so one of them would always be too warm or too cold.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Angelfish	Fancy goldfish
Temperature	76–84 °F	65–74 °F
pH	6–7.5	7–8
Adult size	6.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	All levels
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

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Better tank mates for fancy goldfish

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Questions

Can angelfish live with fancy goldfish?

No. Angelfish and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. Fancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); angelfish need 76–84°F. No temperature suits both.

What temperature suits both angelfish and fancy goldfish?

None. Angelfish need 76–84 °F and fancy goldfish need 65–74 °F, so the ranges do not meet.

What size tank do angelfish and fancy goldfish need together?

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