Can rams live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Rams and dwarf gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7 Dwarf gouramiDwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 80–82°German blue ram 80–86°Dwarf gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7German blue ram 5–7Dwarf gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

German blue ram · 2.5 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

German blue ramDwarf gourami
Temperature80–86 °F72–82 °F
pH5–76–7.5
Adult size2.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rams

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Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

All dwarf gourami tank mates

Questions

Can rams live with dwarf gouramis?

Yes. Rams and dwarf gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both rams and dwarf gouramis?

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

What size tank do rams and dwarf gouramis need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the german blue ram. Add space for each extra fish.