Can paradise fish live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, paradise fish and boesemani rainbowfish can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8 Boesemani rainbowfishBoesemani rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 7–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Paradise fish 61–79°Boesemani rainbowfish 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Paradise fish 6–8Boesemani rainbowfish 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Paradise fish · 3.5 inBoesemani rainbowfish · 4 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

Paradise fishBoesemani rainbowfish
Temperature61–79 °F75–82 °F
pH6–87–8
Adult size3.5 in4.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atTopMiddle
GroupOne per tankGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can paradise fish live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Yes, paradise fish and boesemani rainbowfish can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both paradise fish and boesemani rainbowfish?

75–79 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, boesemani rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do paradise fish and boesemani rainbowfish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the boesemani rainbowfish. Add space for each extra fish.