Can yellow labs live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, yellow labs and kissing gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Electric yellow cichlid 75–82°Kissing gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8Electric yellow cichlid 7.8–8.6Kissing gourami 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Electric yellow cichlid · 4 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

Electric yellow cichlidKissing gourami
Temperature75–82 °F72–82 °F
pH7.8–8.66–8
Adult size4.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank40 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atAll levelsMiddle
GroupGroups of 4+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for yellow labs

All electric yellow cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for kissing gouramis

All kissing gourami tank mates

Questions

Can yellow labs live with kissing gouramis?

Yes, yellow labs and kissing gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both yellow labs and kissing gouramis?

75–82 °F. Yellow labs need 75–82 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do yellow labs and kissing gouramis need together?

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