Can corydoras live with sparkling gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Corydoras and sparkling gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Corydoras · 2.5 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

CorydorasSparkling gourami
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.86–7.5
Adult size2.5 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 4+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can corydoras live with sparkling gouramis?

Yes. Corydoras and sparkling gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both corydoras and sparkling gouramis?

72–79 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and sparkling gouramis need together?

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