Can paradise fish live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, paradise fish and chinese algae eaters can live together. Both are fine at 74–79°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8 Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–79°Paradise fish 61–79°Chinese algae eater 74–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–8Paradise fish 6–8Chinese algae eater 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Paradise fish · 3.5 inChinese algae eater · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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 fishChinese algae eater
Temperature61–79 °F74–80 °F
pH6–86–8
Adult size3.5 in10.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal75 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopBottom
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

All chinese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can paradise fish live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, paradise fish and chinese algae eaters can live together. Both are fine at 74–79°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both paradise fish and chinese algae eaters?

74–79 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do paradise fish and chinese algae eaters need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.