Can angelfish live with rosy barbs?

Verdict
No

No. Angelfish and rosy barbs should not share a tank. Rosy barbs nip fins, and the long fins of angelfish are an easy target.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Rosy barbRosy barb64–77°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–77°Angelfish 76–84°Rosy barb 64–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Rosy barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inRosy barb · 4 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

AngelfishRosy barb
Temperature76–84 °F64–77 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for rosy barbs

All rosy barb tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with rosy barbs?

No. Angelfish and rosy barbs should not share a tank. Rosy barbs nip fins, and the long fins of angelfish are an easy target.

What temperature suits both angelfish and rosy barbs?

76–77 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, rosy barbs need 64–77 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and rosy barbs need together?

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