Can tiger barbs live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Tiger barbs and gold barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–75°Tiger barb 72–81°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 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

Tiger barbGold barb
Temperature72–81 °F64–75 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with gold barbs?

Yes. Tiger barbs and gold barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and gold barbs?

72–75 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do tiger barbs and gold barbs need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the tiger barb. Add space for each extra fish.