Pearl Gourami
Pearl Gourami is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 30 gallons (114 L), water at 77-82°F (25-28°C) and a pH of 6-8.
Also searched as: pearl gourami, leeri gourami
Quick facts
One of the most peaceful gouramis. Males have red breast when breeding.
| Minimum tank | 30 gallons (114 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 77-82°F (25-28°C) |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Top |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Plecostomusmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Guppymin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 7.2-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Banded Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Bleeding Heart Tetramin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Blue Phantom Plecomin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Congo Tetramin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Snakeskin Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6-8. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Betta Fishmin tank 5 gal
Betta Fish may not be compatible with Pearl Gourami.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 77°F is too narrow.
Green Terrormin tank 50 galTexas Cichlidmin tank 55 galAggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galChinese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
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