Can pearl gouramis live with mollies?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Pearl gouramis and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

Pearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Molly72–82°F · pH 7.5–8.5

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What works

Both are fine at 77–82°F.

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	Molly
Temperature	77–82 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	7.5–8.5
Adult size	5.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Top	Top
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 3+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for pearl gouramis

All pearl gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for mollies

All molly tank mates

Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with mollies?

Yes, with care. Pearl gouramis and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and mollies?

77–82 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, mollies need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do pearl gouramis and mollies need together?

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