Can pearl gouramis live with flowerhorns?
Verdict
No
No. Pearl gouramis and flowerhorns should not share a tank. An adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 5 inches pearl gouramis do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 5 inches pearl gouramis do.
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns are aggressive and will bully peaceful pearl gouramis.
What works
- Both are fine at 80–82°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: pearl gouramis the top, flowerhorns the mid.
Water side by side
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Care at a glance
| Pearl gourami | Flowerhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 77–82 °F | 80–89 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 5.0 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Top | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for pearl gouramis
Questions
Can pearl gouramis live with flowerhorns?
No. Pearl gouramis and flowerhorns should not share a tank. An adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 5 inches pearl gouramis do.
What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and flowerhorns?
80–82 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, flowerhorns need 80–89 °F.
What size tank do pearl gouramis and flowerhorns need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.