Can pictus catfish live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, pictus catfish and dwarf gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Pictus catfishPictus catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Dwarf gouramiDwarf 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°Pictus catfish 72–79°Dwarf gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Pictus catfish 6–7.5Dwarf gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 5 inDwarf gourami · 3 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

Pictus catfishDwarf gourami
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for pictus catfish

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Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

All dwarf gourami tank mates

Questions

Can pictus catfish live with dwarf gouramis?

Yes, pictus catfish and dwarf gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and dwarf gouramis?

72–79 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do pictus catfish and dwarf gouramis need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the pictus catfish. Add space for each extra fish.