Can tiger barbs live with paradise fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, tiger barbs and paradise fish can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Tiger barb 72–81°Paradise fish 61–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5Paradise fish 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 inParadise fish · 3.5 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 barbParadise fish
Temperature72–81 °F61–79 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size3.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+One per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with paradise fish?

Yes, tiger barbs and paradise fish can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and paradise fish?

72–79 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

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

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