Can blood parrots live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Blood parrots and kissing gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°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: 76–80°Blood parrot 76–80°Kissing gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Kissing gourami 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inKissing gourami · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

Blood parrotKissing gourami
Temperature76–80 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–8
Adult size8.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can blood parrots live with kissing gouramis?

Yes. Blood parrots and kissing gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and kissing gouramis?

76–80 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and kissing gouramis need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the blood parrot. Add space for each extra fish.