Can honey gouramis live with apistogramma?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Honey gouramis and apistogramma make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Honey gourami 72–82°Apistogramma 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Honey gourami 6–7.5Apistogramma 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Honey gourami · 2 inApistogramma · 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

Honey gouramiApistogramma
Temperature72–82 °F75–84 °F
pH6–7.55–7
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can honey gouramis live with apistogramma?

Yes. Honey gouramis and apistogramma make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and apistogramma?

75–82 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do honey gouramis and apistogramma need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the apistogramma. Add space for each extra fish.