Tiger Barb
Tiger Barb
Can they live together?
Tiger Barb and Pearl Gourami compatibility
Compare their preferred water conditions and basic behavior.
Pearl Gourami
Pearl Gourami
Not recommended
The shared temperature range (25–26°C) is narrow, so keep it stable.
- Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
Checked for 7 Tiger Barb and 1 Pearl Gourami in a 110 L aquarium.
Shared environment
Recommended temperature
25 ~ 26°C
Recommended pH
6.0 ~ 7.5
Suggested group sizes
Tiger Barb: at least 7
Pearl Gourami: at least 1
Together they need at least 110 L and about 90 cm of length.
Check that your aquarium is large enough for both species.
Side by side
| Item | Tiger Barb | Pearl Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| Average adult size | about 6 cm (small) | about 12 cm (medium) |
| Recommended temperature | 22~26°C | 25~28°C |
| Recommended pH | 6.0~7.5 | 6.0~7.5 |
| Water hardness | Medium hardness | Medium hardness |
| Minimum aquarium | 72 L, about 80 cm long | 110 L, about 90 cm long |
| Group size | at least 7 | single is fine |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Gentle |
| Social behavior | Shoaling fish | Can be kept alone or in a group |
| Swimming zone | middle | upper & middle |
| Activity level | High | Low |
| Waste level | Moderate | Moderate |
| With shrimp | adults not recommended, babies not recommended | adults use caution, babies not recommended |
| Beginner level | 3/5 | 4/5 |
타이거 바브와 펄 구라미 합사에 필요한 용품
- 걸이식 여과기 쿠팡에서 보기최소 110L 어항에 맞는 여과기예요.
- 수족관 히터 쿠팡에서 보기공통 수온 25~26°C를 유지할 때 필요해요.
- 어항 수질 테스트기 쿠팡에서 보기공통 pH 6.0~7.5를 확인할 때 써요.
- 열대어 사료 쿠팡에서 보기타이거 바브에게 주는 일반 열대어 사료예요.
- 어항 뚜껑 쿠팡에서 보기한쪽이 뛰어오를 수 있어 뚜껑을 권장해요.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Tiger Barb and Pearl Gourami live together?
Planner result: Not recommended. The shared temperature range (25–26°C) is narrow, so keep it stable. Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
What water conditions suit both Tiger Barb and Pearl Gourami?
Keep the water at 25~26°C and pH 6.0~7.5, where both planner ranges overlap. Tiger Barb prefers medium hardness and Pearl Gourami prefers medium hardness.
How big should an aquarium for Tiger Barb and Pearl Gourami be?
At least 110 L and about 90 cm long, the larger of the two minimums (Tiger Barb: 72 L, Pearl Gourami: 110 L). Group sizes add to the bioload, so bigger is safer.
How many Tiger Barb and Pearl Gourami should I keep?
Tiger Barb: at least 7 (shoaling fish). Pearl Gourami: can be kept singly (can be kept alone or in a group).
Do Tiger Barb and Pearl Gourami have similar temperaments?
Tiger Barb is semi-aggressive and swims in the middle; Pearl Gourami is gentle and swims in the upper & middle. Activity: high vs low.
Sources & review
Each species' values are cross-checked against the references below and normalized into the planner's own ranges; the verdict comes from the planner's published rules. No text or images are copied.
Tiger Barb
- Seriously Fish care reference
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference
- GBIF taxonomy search
- Seriously Fish care reference (search)
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference (search)
Pearl Gourami
This is a guide. Individual behavior and aquarium conditions can change the outcome.