Can blue gouramis live with endlers?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Blue gouramis and endlers can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 5 inches a blue gourami can swallow a small endler's livebearer. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Blue gouramiBlue gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8 Endler's livebearerEndler's livebearer72–82°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–82°Blue gourami 72–82°Endler's livebearer 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Blue gourami 6–8Endler's livebearer 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blue gourami · 5 inEndler's livebearer · 1 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

Blue gouramiEndler's livebearer
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6–87–8
Adult size5.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atTopTop
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for blue gouramis

All blue gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for endlers

All endler's livebearer tank mates

Questions

Can blue gouramis live with endlers?

Yes, with care. Blue gouramis and endlers can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 5 inches a blue gourami can swallow a small endler's livebearer. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both blue gouramis and endlers?

72–82 °F. Blue gouramis need 72–82 °F, endlers need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do blue gouramis and endlers need together?

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