Can honey gouramis live with lemon tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, honey gouramis and lemon tetras can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

Honey gouramiHoney gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Lemon tetraLemon tetra72–82°F · pH 5.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–82°Honey gourami 72–82°Lemon tetra 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Honey gourami · 2 inLemon tetra · 2 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 gouramiLemon tetra
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.55.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for lemon tetras

All lemon tetra tank mates

Questions

Can honey gouramis live with lemon tetras?

Yes, honey gouramis and lemon tetras can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and lemon tetras?

72–82 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, lemon tetras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do honey gouramis and lemon tetras need together?

At least 15 gal, set by the lemon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.