Can apistogramma live with blue gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, apistogramma and blue gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7 Blue gouramiBlue gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Apistogramma · 3 inBlue gourami · 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

ApistogrammaBlue gourami
Temperature75–84 °F72–82 °F
pH5–76–8
Adult size3.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can apistogramma live with blue gouramis?

Yes, apistogramma and blue gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both apistogramma and blue gouramis?

75–82 °F. Apistogramma need 75–84 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do apistogramma and blue gouramis need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the blue gourami. Add space for each extra fish.