Can honey gouramis live with firemouth cichlids?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and firemouth cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. Firemouth cichlids are much bigger and pushier than honey gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.

Honey gouramiHoney gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Firemouth cichlidFiremouth cichlid75–86°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Honey gourami 72–82°Firemouth cichlid 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Honey gourami 6–7.5Firemouth cichlid 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Honey gourami · 2 inFiremouth cichlid · 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 gouramiFiremouth cichlid
Temperature72–82 °F75–86 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size2.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for firemouth cichlids

All firemouth cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can honey gouramis live with firemouth cichlids?

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and firemouth cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. Firemouth cichlids are much bigger and pushier than honey gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and firemouth cichlids?

75–82 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, firemouth cichlids need 75–86 °F.

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

At least 30 gal, set by the firemouth cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.