Can honey gouramis live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Honey gouramis and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–82°Honey gourami 72–82°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Honey gourami 6–7.5Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Honey gourami · 2 inClown pleco · 3.5 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 gouramiClown pleco
Temperature72–82 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can honey gouramis live with clown plecos?

Yes. Honey gouramis and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and clown plecos?

73–82 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do honey gouramis and clown plecos need together?

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