Can cherry barbs live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry barbs and dwarf gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Dwarf gouramiDwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–81°Cherry barb 73–81°Dwarf gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5Dwarf gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry barb · 2 inDwarf gourami · 3 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

Cherry barbDwarf gourami
Temperature73–81 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cherry barbs

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Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

All dwarf gourami tank mates

Questions

Can cherry barbs live with dwarf gouramis?

Yes. Cherry barbs and dwarf gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and dwarf gouramis?

73–81 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do cherry barbs and dwarf gouramis need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the cherry barb. Add space for each extra fish.