Pearl gourami compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Pearl gourami, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Pearl gourami page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| temperature | 33 | 51% |
| flow | 26 | 40% |
| aggression | 20 | 31% |
| fin nipping | 19 | 29% |
| breeding aggression | 15 | 23% |
| ph | 11 | 17% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Workable | 24 |
| Comfortable for both | 16 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 13 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 9 |
| No overlap at all | 3 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (7)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
Poor match (28)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with Amano shrimp3 concerns
- with American flagfish5 concerns
- with Angelfish3 concerns
- with Black ruby barb3 concerns
- with Bloodfin tetra3 concerns
- with Blue acara4 concerns
- with Bolivian ram3 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio1 concern
- with Cherry shrimp2 concerns
- with Convict cichlid4 concerns
- with Discus4 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid3 concerns
- with German blue ram4 concerns
- with Kissing gourami2 concerns
- with Kribensis4 concerns
- with Panda corydoras2 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras2 concerns
- with Pictus catfish3 concerns
- with Platy2 concerns
- with Red swamp crayfish3 concerns
- with Rope fish1 concern
- with Senegal bichir1 concern
- with Serpae tetra3 concerns
- with Severum3 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish3 concerns
- with Swordtail3 concerns
- with Yoyo loach4 concerns
- with Zebra danio6 concerns
Conditional (9)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
Generally compatible (15)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Bladder snail1 concern
- with Bristlenose pleco2 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras2 concerns
- with Clown loach2 concerns
- with Dwarf gourami2 concerns
- with Harlequin rasbora1 concern
- with Honey gourami1 concern
- with Indian glassfish1 concern
- with Kuhli loach1 concern
- with Moonlight gourami3 concerns
- with Otocinclus2 concerns
- with Peacock gudgeon2 concerns
- with Pygmy corydoras2 concerns
- with Rummy-nose tetra1 concern
- with Siamese algae eater1 concern
Compatible (6)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Poor match | 28 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Generally compatible | 15 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Conditional | 9 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Incompatible | 7 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Compatible | 6 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |