Can dwarf gouramis live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Dwarf gouramis and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Electric blue acaras are much bigger and pushier than dwarf gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.

Dwarf gouramiDwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–82°Dwarf gourami 72–82°Electric blue acara 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Dwarf gourami 6–7.5Electric blue acara 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Dwarf gourami · 3 inElectric blue acara · 6 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

Dwarf gouramiElectric blue acara
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

All dwarf gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for electric blue acaras

All electric blue acara tank mates

Questions

Can dwarf gouramis live with electric blue acaras?

Yes, with care. Dwarf gouramis and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Electric blue acaras are much bigger and pushier than dwarf gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.

What temperature suits both dwarf gouramis and electric blue acaras?

72–82 °F. Dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do dwarf gouramis and electric blue acaras need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.