Can honey gouramis live with african cichlids?

Verdict
No

No. Honey gouramis and african cichlids should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful honey gouramis.

Honey gouramiHoney gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5 African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Honey gourami 72–82°African cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Honey gourami 6–7.5African cichlid 7.8–8.6
No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

Honey gourami · 2 inAfrican cichlid · 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

Honey gouramiAfrican cichlid
Temperature72–82 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.57.8–8.6
Adult size2.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atTopAll levels
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for african cichlids

All african cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can honey gouramis live with african cichlids?

No. Honey gouramis and african cichlids should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful honey gouramis.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and african cichlids?

75–82 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, african cichlids need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do honey gouramis and african cichlids need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.