Can angelfish live with gold barbs?

Verdict
No

No. Angelfish and gold barbs should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Angelfish need 76–84°F, gold barbs need 64–75°F.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Angelfish 76–84°Gold barb 64–75°
The ranges do not meet, so one of them would always be too warm or too cold.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inGold barb · 3 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

AngelfishGold barb
Temperature76–84 °F64–75 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size6.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 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 gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with gold barbs?

No. Angelfish and gold barbs should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Angelfish need 76–84°F, gold barbs need 64–75°F.

What temperature suits both angelfish and gold barbs?

None. Angelfish need 76–84 °F and gold barbs need 64–75 °F, so the ranges do not meet.

What size tank do angelfish and gold barbs need together?

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