Can angelfish live with rams?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Angelfish and rams make a good pair. Both are fine at 80–84°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 80–84°Angelfish 76–84°German blue ram 80–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Angelfish 6–7.5German blue ram 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inGerman blue ram · 2.5 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

AngelfishGerman blue ram
Temperature76–84 °F80–86 °F
pH6–7.55–7
Adult size6.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for rams

All german blue ram tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with rams?

Yes. Angelfish and rams make a good pair. Both are fine at 80–84°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both angelfish and rams?

80–84 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, rams need 80–86 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and rams need together?

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