Can apistogramma live with paradise fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Apistogramma and paradise fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7 Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Apistogramma · 3 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

ApistogrammaParadise fish
Temperature75–84 °F61–79 °F
pH5–76–8
Adult size3.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsOne per tank
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can apistogramma live with paradise fish?

Yes. Apistogramma and paradise fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both apistogramma and paradise fish?

75–79 °F. Apistogramma need 75–84 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do apistogramma and paradise fish need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the apistogramma. Add space for each extra fish.