Can sparkling gouramis live with blue gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, sparkling gouramis and blue gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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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

Sparkling gourami · 1.5 inBlue 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

Sparkling gouramiBlue gourami
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size1.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopTop
GroupGroups of 4+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for sparkling gouramis

All sparkling gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for blue gouramis

All blue gourami tank mates

Questions

Can sparkling gouramis live with blue gouramis?

Yes, sparkling gouramis and blue gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both sparkling gouramis and blue gouramis?

72–82 °F. Sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

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

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