Can sparkling gouramis live with paradise fish?

Verdict
No

No. Sparkling gouramis and paradise fish should not share a tank. Paradise fish and sparkling gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

Sparkling gouramiSparkling gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°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 inParadise fish · 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

Sparkling gouramiParadise fish
Temperature72–82 °F61–79 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size1.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopTop
GroupGroups of 4+One per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Better tank mates for paradise fish

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Questions

Can sparkling gouramis live with paradise fish?

No. Sparkling gouramis and paradise fish should not share a tank. Paradise fish and sparkling gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

What temperature suits both sparkling gouramis and paradise fish?

72–79 °F. Sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do sparkling gouramis and paradise fish need together?

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