Can blue gouramis live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, blue gouramis and zebra plecos can live together. Both are fine at 79–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Blue gouramiBlue gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8 Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79–82°Blue gourami 72–82°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Blue gourami 6–8Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blue gourami · 5 inZebra pleco · 3.5 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

Blue gouramiZebra pleco
Temperature72–82 °F79–88 °F
pH6–86–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for blue gouramis

All blue gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra plecos

All zebra pleco tank mates

Questions

Can blue gouramis live with zebra plecos?

Yes, blue gouramis and zebra plecos can live together. Both are fine at 79–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both blue gouramis and zebra plecos?

79–82 °F. Blue gouramis need 72–82 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

What size tank do blue gouramis and zebra plecos need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the blue gourami. Add space for each extra fish.