Can sparkling gouramis live with mollies?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Sparkling gouramis and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

Sparkling gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Molly72–82°F · pH 7.5–8.5

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What works

Both are fine at 72–82°F.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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 gourami	Molly
Temperature	72–82 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	7.5–8.5
Adult size	1.5 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Top	Top
Group	Groups of 4+	Groups of 3+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for sparkling gouramis

All sparkling gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for mollies

All molly tank mates

Questions

Can sparkling gouramis live with mollies?

Yes, with care. Sparkling gouramis and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What temperature suits both sparkling gouramis and mollies?

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

What size tank do sparkling gouramis and mollies need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the molly. Add space for each extra fish.