Can mollies live with blue gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, mollies and blue gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

MollyMolly72–82°F · pH 7.5–8.5 Blue gouramiBlue gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

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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

Molly · 4 inBlue gourami · 5 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

MollyBlue gourami
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH7.5–8.56–8
Adult size4.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopTop
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for mollies

All molly tank mates

Better tank mates for blue gouramis

All blue gourami tank mates

Questions

Can mollies live with blue gouramis?

Yes, mollies and blue gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both mollies and blue gouramis?

72–82 °F. Mollies need 72–82 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do mollies and blue gouramis need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the blue gourami. Add space for each extra fish.