Dwarf Gourami
Dwarf Gourami is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 72-82°F (22-28°C) and a pH of 6-7.5.
Full care guide for Dwarf Gourami
Also searched as: dwarf gourami, flame gourami, powder blue gourami
Quick facts
Males can be territorial. Keep one male per tank unless very large.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72-82°F (22-28°C) |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| 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.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Harlequin Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-80°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Otocinclusmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Rummy Nose Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Bristlenose Plecomin tank 25 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Plecostomusmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Black Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
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 Dwarf Gourami.
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (6-7.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (6-7.5 vs 8-9).
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galWhisker Shrimpmin tank 10 gal
Dwarf Gourami pairing checks
One-to-one checks against other popular species, with the reasons for each verdict.
- Amano Shrimp with caution
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish no
- Bristlenose Pleco with caution
- Cardinal Tetra with caution
- Cherry Shrimp with caution
- Corydoras Catfish with caution
- Discus no
- Goldfish no
- Guppy with caution
- Harlequin Rasbora with caution
- Kuhli Loach with caution
- Molly Fish with caution
- Mystery Snail with caution
- Neon Tetra with caution
- Nerite Snail with caution
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus with caution
- Platy with caution
- Plecostomus with caution
- Rummy Nose Tetra with caution
- Siamese Algae Eater with caution
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