Can apistogramma live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Apistogramma and dwarf gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Apistogramma 75–84°Dwarf gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Apistogramma 5–7Dwarf gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Apistogramma · 3 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

ApistogrammaDwarf gourami
Temperature75–84 °F72–82 °F
pH5–76–7.5
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can apistogramma live with dwarf gouramis?

Yes. Apistogramma and dwarf gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both apistogramma and dwarf gouramis?

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

What size tank do apistogramma and dwarf gouramis need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the apistogramma. Add space for each extra fish.