Can glass catfish live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Glass catfish and kissing gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Glass catfish 75–80°Kissing gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Glass catfish 6.5–7.5Kissing gourami 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Glass catfish · 3 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

Glass catfishKissing gourami
Temperature75–80 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–8
Adult size3.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for glass catfish

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Better tank mates for kissing gouramis

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Questions

Can glass catfish live with kissing gouramis?

Yes. Glass catfish and kissing gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both glass catfish and kissing gouramis?

75–80 °F. Glass catfish need 75–80 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do glass catfish and kissing gouramis need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the kissing gourami. Add space for each extra fish.