Can harlequin rasboras live with blue gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Harlequin rasboras and blue gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–80°Harlequin rasbora 72–80°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

Harlequin rasbora · 2 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

Harlequin rasboraBlue gourami
Temperature72–80 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size2.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can harlequin rasboras live with blue gouramis?

Yes. Harlequin rasboras and blue gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both harlequin rasboras and blue gouramis?

72–80 °F. Harlequin rasboras need 72–80 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do harlequin rasboras and blue gouramis need together?

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