Giant Gourami
Giant Gourami is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 300 gallons (1136 L), water at 68-86°F (20-30°C) and a pH of 6.5-8.
Also searched as: giant gourami, osphronemus goramy
Quick facts
Grows to 2+ feet. Intelligent and personable. Herbivore. Needs large tank.
| Minimum tank | 300 gallons (1136 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 68-86°F (20-30°C) |
| pH | 6.5-8 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Middle |
| 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 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 6.5-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Guppymin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-82°F, pH overlap 7.2-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Bala Sharkmin tank 150 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Tinfoil Barbmin tank 150 gal
Temperature overlap 72-77°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Royal Plecomin tank 125 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Black Ghost Knifemin tank 100 gal
Temperature overlap 73-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-8. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
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 Giant Gourami.
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galArowanamin tank 250 galClown Knifefishmin tank 250 galPeacock Bassmin tank 200 gal
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