Can paradise fish live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Paradise fish and elephant nose fish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Paradise fish nip at slow fish. Elephant nose fish cannot get away.

Paradise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

Elephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outParadise fish nip at slow fish. Elephant nose fish cannot get away.

What works

Both are fine at 73–79°F.
pH 6–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: paradise fish the top, elephant nose fish the bottom.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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 fish	Elephant nose fish
Temperature	61–79 °F	73–82 °F
pH	6–8	6–7.5
Adult size	3.5 in	9.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Top	Bottom
Group	One per tank	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Questions

Can paradise fish live with elephant nose fish?

Yes, with care. Paradise fish and elephant nose fish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Paradise fish nip at slow fish. Elephant nose fish cannot get away.

What temperature suits both paradise fish and elephant nose fish?

73–79 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do paradise fish and elephant nose fish need together?

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