Can cherry barbs live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry barbs and gold barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–75°Cherry barb 73–81°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry barb · 2 inGold 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

Cherry barbGold barb
Temperature73–81 °F64–75 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cherry barbs

All cherry barb tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can cherry barbs live with gold barbs?

Yes. Cherry barbs and gold barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and gold barbs?

73–75 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do cherry barbs and gold barbs need together?

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