Can paradise fish live with blue gouramis?

Verdict
No

No. Paradise fish and blue gouramis should not share a tank. Paradise fish and blue gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8 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: 72–79°Paradise fish 61–79°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

Paradise fish · 3.5 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

Paradise fishBlue gourami
Temperature61–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–86–8
Adult size3.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopTop
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for paradise fish

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Better tank mates for blue gouramis

All blue gourami tank mates

Questions

Can paradise fish live with blue gouramis?

No. Paradise fish and blue gouramis should not share a tank. Paradise fish and blue gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

What temperature suits both paradise fish and blue gouramis?

72–79 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do paradise fish and blue gouramis need together?

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