Can pictus catfish live with pearl gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Pictus catfish and pearl gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Pictus catfishPictus catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Pearl gouramiPearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–79°Pictus catfish 72–79°Pearl gourami 77–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Pictus catfish 6–7.5Pearl gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 5 inPearl gourami · 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

Pictus catfishPearl gourami
Temperature72–79 °F77–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Better tank mates for pearl gouramis

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Questions

Can pictus catfish live with pearl gouramis?

Yes. Pictus catfish and pearl gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 77–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and pearl gouramis?

77–79 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F.

What size tank do pictus catfish and pearl gouramis need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the pictus catfish. Add space for each extra fish.