Can bolivian rams live with blue gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bolivian rams and blue gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Bolivian ram 72–79°Blue gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Bolivian ram 6–7.5Blue gourami 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bolivian ram · 3 inBlue gourami · 5 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

Bolivian ramBlue gourami
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size3.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

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Better tank mates for blue gouramis

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Questions

Can bolivian rams live with blue gouramis?

Yes, bolivian rams and blue gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and blue gouramis?

72–79 °F. Bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do bolivian rams and blue gouramis need together?

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