Can pearl gouramis live with assassin snails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, pearl gouramis and assassin snails can live together. Both are fine at 77–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–80°Pearl gourami 77–82°Assassin snail 75–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Pearl gourami 6–7.5Assassin snail 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Pearl gourami · 5 inAssassin snail · 1 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

Pearl gouramiAssassin snail
Temperature77–82 °F75–80 °F
pH6–7.57–8
Adult size5.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with assassin snails?

Yes, pearl gouramis and assassin snails can live together. Both are fine at 77–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and assassin snails?

77–80 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, assassin snails need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do pearl gouramis and assassin snails need together?

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