Can sparkling gouramis live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Sparkling gouramis and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for sparkling gouramis.

Sparkling gouramiSparkling gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What 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 inChinese algae eater · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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 gouramiChinese algae eater
Temperature72–82 °F74–80 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size1.5 in10.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 4+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for sparkling gouramis

All sparkling gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

All chinese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can sparkling gouramis live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, with care. Sparkling gouramis and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for sparkling gouramis.

What temperature suits both sparkling gouramis and chinese algae eaters?

74–80 °F. Sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do sparkling gouramis and chinese algae eaters need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.