Can firemouth cichlids live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Firemouth cichlidFiremouth cichlid75–86°F · pH 6.5–8 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: 75–82°Firemouth cichlid 75–86°Dwarf gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Firemouth cichlid 6.5–8Dwarf gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Firemouth cichlid · 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

Firemouth cichlidDwarf gourami
Temperature75–86 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–86–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for firemouth cichlids

All firemouth cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

All dwarf gourami tank mates

Questions

Can firemouth cichlids live with dwarf gouramis?

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

What temperature suits both firemouth cichlids and dwarf gouramis?

75–82 °F. Firemouth cichlids need 75–86 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do firemouth cichlids and dwarf gouramis need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the firemouth cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.