Can jack dempseys live with blue gouramis?

Verdict
No

No. Jack dempseys and blue gouramis should not share a tank. Jack dempseys are aggressive and much bigger than blue gouramis.

Jack DempseyJack Dempsey72–86°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Blue gouramiBlue gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–82°Jack Dempsey 72–86°Blue gourami 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

Jack Dempsey · 10 inBlue gourami · 5 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

Jack DempseyBlue gourami
Temperature72–86 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–8
Adult size10.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for jack dempseys

All jack dempsey tank mates

Better tank mates for blue gouramis

All blue gourami tank mates

Questions

Can jack dempseys live with blue gouramis?

No. Jack dempseys and blue gouramis should not share a tank. Jack dempseys are aggressive and much bigger than blue gouramis.

What temperature suits both jack dempseys and blue gouramis?

72–82 °F. Jack dempseys need 72–86 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do jack dempseys and blue gouramis need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the jack dempsey. Add space for each extra fish.