Can convict cichlids live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
No

No. Convict cichlids and dwarf gouramis should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful dwarf gouramis.

Convict cichlidConvict cichlid74–82°F · pH 6.6–7.8 Dwarf gouramiDwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–82°Convict cichlid 74–82°Dwarf gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.6–7.5Convict cichlid 6.6–7.8Dwarf gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Convict cichlid · 5 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

Convict cichlidDwarf gourami
Temperature74–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6.6–7.86–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for convict cichlids

All convict cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

All dwarf gourami tank mates

Questions

Can convict cichlids live with dwarf gouramis?

No. Convict cichlids and dwarf gouramis should not share a tank. Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful dwarf gouramis.

What temperature suits both convict cichlids and dwarf gouramis?

74–82 °F. Convict cichlids need 74–82 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do convict cichlids and dwarf gouramis need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the convict cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.