Can pearl gouramis live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Pearl gouramis and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Pearl gouramiPearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Dojo loachDojo loach59–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77°Pearl gourami 77–82°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Pearl gourami 6–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Pearl gourami · 5 inDojo loach · 6 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 gouramiDojo loach
Temperature77–82 °F59–77 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size5.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for pearl gouramis

All pearl gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for dojo loaches

All dojo loach tank mates

Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with dojo loaches?

Yes, with care. Pearl gouramis and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and dojo loaches?

77–77 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

What size tank do pearl gouramis and dojo loaches need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the dojo loach. Add space for each extra fish.