Can angelfish live with swordtails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, angelfish and swordtails can live together. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 SwordtailSwordtail72–79°F · pH 7–8.3

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–79°Angelfish 76–84°Swordtail 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Swordtail 7–8.3
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inSwordtail · 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

AngelfishSwordtail
Temperature76–84 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.57–8.3
Adult size6.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for swordtails

All swordtail tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with swordtails?

Yes, angelfish and swordtails can live together. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both angelfish and swordtails?

76–79 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, swordtails need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and swordtails need together?

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