Can guppies live with paradise fish?

Verdict
No

No. Guppies and paradise fish should not share a tank. Paradise fish nip fins, and the long fins of guppies are an easy target.

GuppyGuppy72–82°F · pH 6.8–7.8 Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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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

Guppy · 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

GuppyParadise fish
Temperature72–82 °F61–79 °F
pH6.8–7.86–8
Adult size2.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopTop
GroupGroups of 3+One per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can guppies live with paradise fish?

No. Guppies and paradise fish should not share a tank. Paradise fish nip fins, and the long fins of guppies are an easy target.

What temperature suits both guppies and paradise fish?

72–79 °F. Guppies need 72–82 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do guppies and paradise fish need together?

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