Can honey gouramis live with rainbow sharks?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and rainbow sharks can share a tank, but watch one thing. Rainbow sharks 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 Rainbow sharkRainbow shark72–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Honey gourami · 2 inRainbow shark · 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 gouramiRainbow shark
Temperature72–82 °F72–80 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsOne per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for rainbow sharks

All rainbow shark tank mates

Questions

Can honey gouramis live with rainbow sharks?

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and rainbow sharks can share a tank, but watch one thing. Rainbow sharks 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 rainbow sharks?

72–80 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, rainbow sharks need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do honey gouramis and rainbow sharks need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the rainbow shark. Add space for each extra fish.