Can sparkling gouramis live with apistogramma?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, sparkling gouramis and apistogramma can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Sparkling gouramiSparkling gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5 ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Sparkling gourami 72–82°Apistogramma 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Sparkling gourami 6–7.5Apistogramma 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Sparkling gourami · 1.5 inApistogramma · 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

Sparkling gouramiApistogramma
Temperature72–82 °F75–84 °F
pH6–7.55–7
Adult size1.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 4+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can sparkling gouramis live with apistogramma?

Yes, sparkling gouramis and apistogramma can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both sparkling gouramis and apistogramma?

75–82 °F. Sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do sparkling gouramis and apistogramma need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the apistogramma. Add space for each extra fish.