Can angelfish live with hatchetfish?

Verdict
No

No. Angelfish and hatchetfish should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1.5 inches hatchetfish do.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 HatchetfishHatchetfish75–81°F · pH 5.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–81°Angelfish 76–84°Hatchetfish 75–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Hatchetfish 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inHatchetfish · 1.5 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

AngelfishHatchetfish
Temperature76–84 °F75–81 °F
pH6–7.55.5–7.5
Adult size6.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for hatchetfish

All hatchetfish tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with hatchetfish?

No. Angelfish and hatchetfish should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1.5 inches hatchetfish do.

What temperature suits both angelfish and hatchetfish?

76–81 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, hatchetfish need 75–81 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and hatchetfish need together?

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