Can discus live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Discus and kissing 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 Kissing gouramiKissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 82°Discus 82–88°Kissing gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Discus 5.5–7Kissing gourami 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Discus · 6 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

DiscusKissing gourami
Temperature82–88 °F72–82 °F
pH5.5–76–8
Adult size6.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for discus

All discus tank mates

Better tank mates for kissing gouramis

All kissing gourami tank mates

Questions

Can discus live with kissing gouramis?

Yes, with care. Discus and kissing 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 kissing gouramis?

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

What size tank do discus and kissing gouramis need together?

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