Can bettas live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
No

No. Bettas and dwarf gouramis should not share a tank. Bettas and dwarf gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

BettaBetta76–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Dwarf gouramiDwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Betta 6.5–7.5Dwarf gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Betta · 2.5 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

BettaDwarf gourami
Temperature76–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atTopTop
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bettas live with dwarf gouramis?

No. Bettas and dwarf gouramis should not share a tank. Bettas and dwarf gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

What temperature suits both bettas and dwarf gouramis?

76–82 °F. Bettas need 76–82 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do bettas and dwarf gouramis need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the dwarf gourami. Add space for each extra fish.