Can honey gouramis live with peacock cichlids?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and peacock cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: honey gouramis want pH 6–7.5, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.

Honey gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Peacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

Watch outDifferent water: honey gouramis want pH 6–7.5, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.
Watch outPeacock cichlids are much bigger and pushier than honey gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.

What works

Both are fine at 76–82°F.
They use different parts of the tank: honey gouramis the top, peacock cichlids the mid.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

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 gourami	Peacock cichlid
Temperature	72–82 °F	76–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	7.8–8.6
Adult size	2.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Top	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 4+
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for peacock cichlids

All peacock cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can honey gouramis live with peacock cichlids?

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and peacock cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: honey gouramis want pH 6–7.5, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and peacock cichlids?

76–82 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F.

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

At least 55 gal, set by the peacock cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.