Can pearl gouramis live with arowanas?
Verdict
No
No. Pearl gouramis and arowanas should not share a tank. An adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 5 inches pearl gouramis do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 5 inches pearl gouramis do.
- Deal breakerArowanas are aggressive and will bully peaceful pearl gouramis.
- Watch outArowanas grow to 36 inches and need 250 gallons, far more than a tank set up for pearl gouramis.
What works
- Both are fine at 77–82°F.
- pH 6–7 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Pearl gourami | Silver arowana | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 77–82 °F | 75–86 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6–7 |
| Adult size | 5.0 in | 36.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal | 250 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Top | Top |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for pearl gouramis
Questions
Can pearl gouramis live with arowanas?
No. Pearl gouramis and arowanas should not share a tank. An adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 5 inches pearl gouramis do.
What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and arowanas?
77–82 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, arowanas need 75–86 °F.
What size tank do pearl gouramis and arowanas need together?
At least 250 gal, set by the silver arowana. Add space for each extra fish.