Can african cichlids live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
No

No. African cichlids and dwarf gouramis should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful dwarf gouramis.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Dwarf gouramiDwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°African cichlid 75–82°Dwarf gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789African cichlid 7.8–8.6Dwarf gourami 6–7.5
No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inDwarf gourami · 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

African cichlidDwarf gourami
Temperature75–82 °F72–82 °F
pH7.8–8.66–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal10 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with dwarf gouramis?

No. African cichlids and dwarf gouramis should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful dwarf gouramis.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and dwarf gouramis?

75–82 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and dwarf gouramis need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.