Can bolivian rams live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bolivian rams and kissing gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Kissing gouramiKissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Bolivian ram · 3 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

Bolivian ramKissing gourami
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size3.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

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Better tank mates for kissing gouramis

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Questions

Can bolivian rams live with kissing gouramis?

Yes, bolivian rams and kissing gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and kissing gouramis?

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

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

At least 55 gal, set by the kissing gourami. Add space for each extra fish.