Can paradise fish live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, paradise fish and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 64–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 64–75°Paradise fish 61–79°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–8Paradise fish 6–8Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Paradise fish · 3.5 inGold barb · 3 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 fishGold barb
Temperature61–79 °F64–75 °F
pH6–86–8
Adult size3.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atTopMiddle
GroupOne per tankGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can paradise fish live with gold barbs?

Yes, paradise fish and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 64–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both paradise fish and gold barbs?

64–75 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do paradise fish and gold barbs need together?

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