Can angelfish live with paradise fish?

Verdict
No

No. Angelfish and paradise fish should not share a tank. Paradise fish nip fins, and the long fins of angelfish are an easy target.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–79°Angelfish 76–84°Paradise fish 61–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Paradise fish 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inParadise fish · 3.5 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

AngelfishParadise fish
Temperature76–84 °F61–79 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size6.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupAlone or in pairsOne per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with paradise fish?

No. Angelfish and paradise fish should not share a tank. Paradise fish nip fins, and the long fins of angelfish are an easy target.

What temperature suits both angelfish and paradise fish?

76–79 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and paradise fish need together?

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