Can bala sharks live with blue gouramis?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Bala sharks and blue gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Bala sharks grow to 13 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for blue gouramis.

Bala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Blue gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Watch outBala sharks grow to 13 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for blue gouramis.

What works

Both are fine at 72–82°F.
pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: bala sharks the mid, blue gouramis the top.

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

	Bala shark	Blue gourami
Temperature	72–82 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6.5–7.5	6–8
Adult size	13.0 in	5.0 in
Minimum tank	125 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Middle	Top
Group	Groups of 4+	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for bala sharks

All bala shark tank mates

Better tank mates for blue gouramis

All blue gourami tank mates

Questions

Can bala sharks live with blue gouramis?

Yes, with care. Bala sharks and blue gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Bala sharks grow to 13 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for blue gouramis.

What temperature suits both bala sharks and blue gouramis?

72–82 °F. Bala sharks need 72–82 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do bala sharks and blue gouramis need together?

At least 125 gal, set by the bala shark. Add space for each extra fish.