Can neon tetras live with honey gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, neon tetras and honey gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 Honey gouramiHoney gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Neon tetra 72–79°Honey 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

Neon tetra · 1.5 inHoney gourami · 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

Neon tetraHoney gourami
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–76–7.5
Adult size1.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Questions

Can neon tetras live with honey gouramis?

Yes, neon tetras and honey gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and honey gouramis?

72–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, honey gouramis need 72–82 °F.

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

At least 10 gal, set by the neon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.