Can pearl gouramis live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Pearl gouramis and electric blue acaras get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Pearl gouramiPearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–82°Pearl gourami 77–82°Electric blue acara 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Pearl gourami 6–7.5Electric blue acara 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Pearl gourami · 5 inElectric blue acara · 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 gouramiElectric blue acara
Temperature77–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size5.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with electric blue acaras?

Yes. Pearl gouramis and electric blue acaras get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and electric blue acaras?

77–82 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do pearl gouramis and electric blue acaras need together?

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