Can honey gouramis live with fancy goldfish?

Verdict
No

No. Honey gouramis and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. Fancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); honey gouramis need 72–82°F. They overlap only at 72–74°F, the edge of both ranges.

Honey gouramiHoney gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Fancy goldfishFancy goldfish65–74°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–74°Honey gourami 72–82°Fancy goldfish 65–74°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Honey gourami 6–7.5Fancy goldfish 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Honey gourami · 2 inFancy goldfish · 6 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 gouramiFancy goldfish
Temperature72–82 °F65–74 °F
pH6–7.57–8
Adult size2.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopAll levels
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can honey gouramis live with fancy goldfish?

No. Honey gouramis and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. Fancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); honey gouramis need 72–82°F. They overlap only at 72–74°F, the edge of both ranges.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and fancy goldfish?

72–74 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, fancy goldfish need 65–74 °F.

What size tank do honey gouramis and fancy goldfish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the fancy goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.