Can rams live with blue gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Rams and blue gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7 Blue gouramiBlue gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 80–82°German blue ram 80–86°Blue gourami 72–82°
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

German blue ram · 2.5 inBlue gourami · 5 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

German blue ramBlue gourami
Temperature80–86 °F72–82 °F
pH5–76–8
Adult size2.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rams

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Better tank mates for blue gouramis

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Questions

Can rams live with blue gouramis?

Yes. Rams and blue gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both rams and blue gouramis?

80–82 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do rams and blue gouramis need together?

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