Can angelfish and fancy goldfish live together?

No

Angelfish and fancy goldfish should not share a tank.

Angelfish Fancy goldfish

Why

  • Angelfish need at least 76°F (24°C), but fancy goldfish should stay at or below 72°F (22°C). No temperature suits both.
  • Goldfish are slow, messy, cold-water fish. They do best in a tank with other goldfish.

What each one needs

AngelfishFancy goldfishBoth
Temperature76–84°F (24–29°C)65–72°F (18–22°C)No overlap
pH6.0–7.57.0–8.07.0–7.5
Minimum tank29 gal (110 L)20 gal (76 L)29 gal (110 L)
Keep at least11
Adult size6 in (15.2 cm)7 in (17.8 cm)

Better tank mates for angelfish

Better tank mates for fancy goldfish