Can paradise fish live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict

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

Paradise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

Kissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Deal breakerParadise fish and kissing gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

What works

Both are fine at 72–79°F.
pH 6–8 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: paradise fish the top, kissing gouramis the mid.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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 fish	Kissing gourami
Temperature	61–79 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–8	6–8
Adult size	3.5 in	10.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Top	Middle
Group	One per tank	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Better tank mates for kissing gouramis

All kissing gourami tank mates

Questions

Can paradise fish live with kissing gouramis?

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

What temperature suits both paradise fish and kissing gouramis?

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

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

At least 55 gal, set by the kissing gourami. Add space for each extra fish.