Can angelfish live with tiger barbs?

Verdict
No

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

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–81°Angelfish 76–84°Tiger barb 72–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inTiger 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

AngelfishTiger barb
Temperature76–84 °F72–81 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.0 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 tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with tiger barbs?

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

What temperature suits both angelfish and tiger barbs?

76–81 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, tiger barbs need 72–81 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and tiger barbs need together?

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