Can pearl gouramis live with paradise fish?

Verdict

No. Pearl gouramis and paradise fish should not share a tank. Paradise fish and pearl gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

Pearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Paradise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Deal breakerParadise fish and pearl gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.
Watch outParadise fish nip at slow fish. Pearl gouramis cannot get away.

What works

Both are fine at 77–79°F.
pH 6–7.5 suits both.

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	Paradise fish
Temperature	77–82 °F	61–79 °F
pH	6–7.5	6–8
Adult size	5.0 in	3.5 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Top	Top
Group	Alone or in pairs	One per tank
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for pearl gouramis

All pearl gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with paradise fish?

No. Pearl gouramis and paradise fish should not share a tank. Paradise fish and pearl gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and paradise fish?

77–79 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do pearl gouramis and paradise fish need together?

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