Can bichirs live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bichirs and kissing gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

BichirBichir72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Kissing gouramiKissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–82°Bichir 72–82°Kissing gourami 72–82°
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

Bichir · 12 inKissing gourami · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"12"
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

BichirKissing gourami
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–8
Adult size12.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bichirs live with kissing gouramis?

Yes, bichirs and kissing gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both bichirs and kissing gouramis?

72–82 °F. Bichirs need 72–82 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do bichirs and kissing gouramis need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the bichir. Add space for each extra fish.