Can corydoras live with pearl gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Corydoras and pearl gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–79°Corydoras 72–79°Pearl gourami 77–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Corydoras 6–7.8Pearl gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Corydoras · 2.5 inPearl gourami · 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

CorydorasPearl gourami
Temperature72–79 °F77–82 °F
pH6–7.86–7.5
Adult size2.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can corydoras live with pearl gouramis?

Yes. Corydoras and pearl gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both corydoras and pearl gouramis?

77–79 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and pearl gouramis need together?

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