Can tiger barbs live with pearl gouramis?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Tiger barbs and pearl gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Tiger barbs nip at slow fish. Pearl gouramis cannot get away.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Pearl gouramiPearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–81°Tiger barb 72–81°Pearl gourami 77–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5Pearl gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 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

Tiger barbPearl gourami
Temperature72–81 °F77–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for pearl gouramis

All pearl gourami tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with pearl gouramis?

Yes, with care. Tiger barbs and pearl gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Tiger barbs nip at slow fish. Pearl gouramis cannot get away.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and pearl gouramis?

77–81 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F.

What size tank do tiger barbs and pearl gouramis need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the tiger barb. Add space for each extra fish.