Can cherry barbs live with sparkling gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry barbs and sparkling gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5 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°Cherry barb 73–81°Sparkling gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5Sparkling gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry barb · 2 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

Cherry barbSparkling gourami
Temperature73–81 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 4+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can cherry barbs live with sparkling gouramis?

Yes. Cherry barbs and sparkling gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and sparkling gouramis?

73–81 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do cherry barbs and sparkling gouramis need together?

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