Can Fancy Goldfish and Angelfish Live Together?

No, not a good match. Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.

Verdict
No, not a good match
Shared temperature
None
Shared pH
7–7.8
Smallest tank for both
See below

Fancy Goldfish and Angelfish, side by side

Fancy goldfishAngelfish
Adult size5.9 in15 cm5.9 in15 cm
Smallest tank30 gal114 L55 gal208 L
KeepOne or moreOne or more
Temperature64–73 °F18–23 °C75–86 °F24–30 °C
pH7–8.46–7.8
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
SwimsAt every levelIn the middle

Why it does not work

Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.

Better tank mates for fancy goldfish

Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish. They need cooler water than tropical fish, they eat anything that fits in their mouth, and slow fancies lose the race for food against faster fish.

Better tank mates for angelfish

Questions and answers

Can fancy goldfish and angelfish live in the same tank?

No, not a good match. Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.

What temperature suits fancy goldfish and angelfish?

There is no temperature that suits both. Fancy goldfish need 64–73 °F (18–23 °C); angelfish need 75–86 °F (24–30 °C).

More pairs

Based on each species' adult size, water range and temperament (Seriously Fish, FishBase) and the rules of our stocking calculator. Individual fish differ: this is a guide, not a guarantee.