Can pearl gouramis live with ember tetras?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Pearl gouramis and ember tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 5 inches a pearl gourami can swallow a small ember tetra. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Pearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Ember tetra73–84°F · pH 5.5–7

What to watch

Watch outAt 5 inches a pearl gourami can swallow a small ember tetra. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What works

Both are fine at 77–82°F.
pH 6–7 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: pearl gouramis the top, ember tetras the mid.

Water side by side

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

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

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	Ember tetra
Temperature	77–82 °F	73–84 °F
pH	6–7.5	5.5–7
Adult size	5.0 in	0.8 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Top	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for pearl gouramis

All pearl gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for ember tetras

All ember tetra tank mates

Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with ember tetras?

Yes, with care. Pearl gouramis and ember tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 5 inches a pearl gourami can swallow a small ember tetra. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and ember tetras?

77–82 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, ember tetras need 73–84 °F.

What size tank do pearl gouramis and ember tetras need together?

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