Can rams live with pearl gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Rams and pearl gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7 Pearl gouramiPearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 80–82°German blue ram 80–86°Pearl gourami 77–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

German blue ram · 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

German blue ramPearl gourami
Temperature80–86 °F77–82 °F
pH5–76–7.5
Adult size2.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can rams live with pearl gouramis?

Yes. Rams and pearl gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both rams and pearl gouramis?

80–82 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F.

What size tank do rams and pearl gouramis need together?

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