Can flowerhorns live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Flowerhorns and kissing gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Flowerhorns are aggressive. Kissing gouramis hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.

Flowerhorn80–89°F · pH 7–8

Kissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Watch outFlowerhorns are aggressive. Kissing gouramis hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.

What works

Both are fine at 80–82°F.
pH 7–8 suits both.

Water side by side

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

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Flowerhorn	Kissing gourami
Temperature	80–89 °F	72–82 °F
pH	7–8	6–8
Adult size	12.0 in	10.0 in
Minimum tank	75 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Aggressive	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Middle	Middle
Group	One per tank	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for kissing gouramis

All kissing gourami tank mates

Questions

Can flowerhorns live with kissing gouramis?

Yes, with care. Flowerhorns and kissing gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Flowerhorns are aggressive. Kissing gouramis hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.

What temperature suits both flowerhorns and kissing gouramis?

80–82 °F. Flowerhorns need 80–89 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do flowerhorns and kissing gouramis need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.