Can siamese algae eaters live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, siamese algae eaters and kissing gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Siamese algae eater 75–79°Kissing gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5Kissing gourami 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Siamese algae eater · 6 inKissing gourami · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

Siamese algae eaterKissing gourami
Temperature75–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–8
Adult size6.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can siamese algae eaters live with kissing gouramis?

Yes, siamese algae eaters and kissing gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both siamese algae eaters and kissing gouramis?

75–79 °F. Siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do siamese algae eaters and kissing gouramis need together?

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