Can bristlenose plecos live with sparkling gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and sparkling gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Bristlenose plecoBristlenose pleco73–81°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Sparkling gouramiSparkling gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–81°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°Sparkling gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5Sparkling gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bristlenose pleco · 5 inSparkling gourami · 1.5 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

Bristlenose plecoSparkling gourami
Temperature73–81 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 4+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bristlenose plecos live with sparkling gouramis?

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and sparkling gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bristlenose plecos and sparkling gouramis?

73–81 °F. Bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F, sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do bristlenose plecos and sparkling gouramis need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the bristlenose pleco. Add space for each extra fish.