Can elephant nose fish live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Elephant nose fish and gold barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–75°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°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°Elephant nose fish 73–82°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Elephant nose fish 6–7.5Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Elephant nose fish · 9 inGold barb · 3 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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

Elephant nose fishGold barb
Temperature73–82 °F64–75 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size9.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can elephant nose fish live with gold barbs?

Yes. Elephant nose fish and gold barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–75°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both elephant nose fish and gold barbs?

73–75 °F. Elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do elephant nose fish and gold barbs need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the elephant nose fish. Add space for each extra fish.