Can pearl gouramis live with sparkling gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, pearl gouramis and sparkling gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Pearl gouramiPearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Sparkling gouramiSparkling gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–82°Pearl gourami 77–82°Sparkling gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Pearl gourami · 5 inSparkling gourami · 1.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
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 gouramiSparkling gourami
Temperature77–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopTop
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 4+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for pearl gouramis

All pearl gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for sparkling gouramis

All sparkling gourami tank mates

Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with sparkling gouramis?

Yes, pearl gouramis and sparkling gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 77–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and sparkling gouramis?

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

What size tank do pearl gouramis and sparkling gouramis need together?

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