Can paradise fish live with yellow labs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, paradise fish and yellow labs can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8 Electric yellow cichlidElectric yellow cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Paradise fish 61–79°Electric yellow cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8Paradise fish 6–8Electric yellow cichlid 7.8–8.6
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Paradise fish · 3.5 inElectric yellow cichlid · 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 fishElectric yellow cichlid
Temperature61–79 °F75–82 °F
pH6–87.8–8.6
Adult size3.5 in4.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal40 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopAll levels
GroupOne per tankGroups of 4+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Better tank mates for yellow labs

All electric yellow cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can paradise fish live with yellow labs?

Yes, paradise fish and yellow labs can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

What temperature suits both paradise fish and yellow labs?

75–79 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do paradise fish and yellow labs need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the electric yellow cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.