Can pearl gouramis live with yellow labs?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Pearl gouramis and yellow labs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: pearl gouramis want pH 6–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.

Pearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Electric yellow cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

Watch outDifferent water: pearl gouramis want pH 6–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.

What works

Both are fine at 77–82°F.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

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 gourami	Electric yellow cichlid
Temperature	77–82 °F	75–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	7.8–8.6
Adult size	5.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	40 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Top	All levels
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 4+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for pearl gouramis

All pearl gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for yellow labs

All electric yellow cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with yellow labs?

Yes, with care. Pearl gouramis and yellow labs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: pearl gouramis want pH 6–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and yellow labs?

77–82 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do pearl gouramis and yellow labs need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the electric yellow cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.