Can pearl gouramis live with peacock cichlids?

Verdict

Yes, with care

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

Pearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Peacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

Watch outDifferent water: pearl gouramis want pH 6–7.5, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.

What works

Both are fine at 77–82°F.
They use different parts of the tank: pearl gouramis the top, peacock cichlids the mid.

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	Peacock cichlid
Temperature	77–82 °F	76–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	7.8–8.6
Adult size	5.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Top	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 4+
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for pearl gouramis

All pearl gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for peacock cichlids

All peacock cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with peacock cichlids?

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

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and peacock cichlids?

77–82 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F.

What size tank do pearl gouramis and peacock cichlids need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the peacock cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.