Can elephant nose fish live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Elephant nose fish and kissing gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Kissing gouramiKissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Elephant nose fish · 9 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

Elephant nose fishKissing gourami
Temperature73–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size9.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

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Better tank mates for kissing gouramis

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Questions

Can elephant nose fish live with kissing gouramis?

Yes. Elephant nose fish and kissing gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both elephant nose fish and kissing gouramis?

73–82 °F. Elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do elephant nose fish and kissing gouramis need together?

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