Can peacock cichlids live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Peacock cichlids and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6, dwarf gouramis want pH 6–7.5.

Peacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

Dwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outDifferent water: peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6, dwarf gouramis want pH 6–7.5.
Watch outPeacock cichlids are much bigger and pushier than dwarf gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.

What works

Both are fine at 76–82°F.
They use different parts of the tank: peacock cichlids the mid, dwarf gouramis the top.

Water side by side

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

No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

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

	Peacock cichlid	Dwarf gourami
Temperature	76–82 °F	72–82 °F
pH	7.8–8.6	6–7.5
Adult size	6.0 in	3.0 in
Minimum tank	55 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Top
Group	Groups of 4+	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore

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Questions

Can peacock cichlids live with dwarf gouramis?

Yes, with care. Peacock cichlids and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6, dwarf gouramis want pH 6–7.5.

What temperature suits both peacock cichlids and dwarf gouramis?

76–82 °F. Peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do peacock cichlids and dwarf gouramis need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the peacock cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.