Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna compatibility profile. Find the best tank mates by checking water parameters, aquarium swim zone pressure, social rules, and shrimp-safe verifications.
Core facts & bioload limits
Adult size2.25"
Minimum tank10 gal
Temperamentpeaceful
Group1+
- temperature76-82F
- pH6-7.8
- water_hardnessGH 2-15 dGH | KH 1-8 dKH
- plant_safetysafe
- shrimp_safetycaution
- algae_eating_rolenone
- beginner_suitabilitybeginner
Community planning & swim zone pressure
When planning a community around Honey Gourami, consider the aquarium swim zone pressure. This species primarily occupies the topmiddle zone. Balance the setup by choosing tank mates that occupy the top or bottom zones to reduce crowding and stress.
Care caveats
- notesSmall, peaceful labyrinth fish; best behavior is shown in calm planted tanks with attentive tankmate selection.
- caveatPeaceful but shy — pair only with calm tankmates (small rasboras, ember tetras, kuhlis, peaceful corys) so the gourami swims openly.
- caveatAvoid fin-nippers and boisterous schoolers (tiger barb, serpae tetra, zebra danio) that chase, nip, or outcompete it at feeding.
- caveatNeeds heavily planted or hardscape-rich areas and a calm top-water zone with low surface current; labyrinth fish breathe air at the surface.
- caveatChoose stable, mature, cycled tanks; honey gouramis are sensitive to ammonia, nitrite, and rapid parameter swings.
Compatible tank mates
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- Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ramshorn Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Pond Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Horned Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Mystery Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Assassin Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Japanese Trapdoor Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->