Can Angelfish and Common Goldfish live together?

Angelfish and Common Goldfish are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Angelfish vs Common Goldfish

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Goldfish

6″

Adult size

14″

55gal

Min tank

75gal

76–84°F

Temperature

60–72°F

6–7.5

6.5–8

semi-aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

All

Compatibility notes

criticalAngelfish (76–84°F) and Common Goldfish (60–72°F) need different temperatures.
criticalCommon Goldfish produces heavy waste and needs cool water — Angelfish won't tolerate sharing a tank.

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