Can cherry barbs live with paradise fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry barbs and paradise fish make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–79°Cherry barb 73–81°Paradise fish 61–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5Paradise fish 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry barb · 2 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

Cherry barbParadise fish
Temperature73–81 °F61–79 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size2.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+One per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cherry barbs

All cherry barb tank mates

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Questions

Can cherry barbs live with paradise fish?

Yes. Cherry barbs and paradise fish make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and paradise fish?

73–79 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do cherry barbs and paradise fish need together?

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