Can discus live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Discus and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 82°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

DiscusDiscus82–88°F · pH 5.5–7 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: 82°Discus 82–88°Dwarf gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Discus 5.5–7Dwarf gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Discus · 6 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

DiscusDwarf gourami
Temperature82–88 °F72–82 °F
pH5.5–76–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for discus

All discus tank mates

Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

All dwarf gourami tank mates

Questions

Can discus live with dwarf gouramis?

Yes, with care. Discus and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 82°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both discus and dwarf gouramis?

82–82 °F. Discus need 82–88 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do discus and dwarf gouramis need together?

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