Can pearl gouramis live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, pearl gouramis and zebra plecos can live together. Both are fine at 79–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Pearl gouramiPearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79–82°Pearl gourami 77–82°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Pearl gourami 6–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Pearl gourami · 5 inZebra pleco · 3.5 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 gouramiZebra pleco
Temperature77–82 °F79–88 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with zebra plecos?

Yes, pearl gouramis and zebra plecos can live together. Both are fine at 79–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and zebra plecos?

79–82 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

What size tank do pearl gouramis and zebra plecos need together?

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