Can tiger barbs live with sparkling gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Tiger barbs and sparkling gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Sparkling gouramiSparkling gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 inSparkling gourami · 1.5 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 barbSparkling gourami
Temperature72–81 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 4+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can tiger barbs live with sparkling gouramis?

Yes. Tiger barbs and sparkling gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and sparkling gouramis?

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

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

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