Chocolate gourami
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Osphronemidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
25-30 °C
pH
4-6
Size
6 cm
Lifespan
4 years
Min tank60 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides requires a tank size of at least 60L with temperatures between 25.0-30.0°C and pH 4.0-6.0.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (11)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent betta Betta imbellis Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Dwarf gourami Trichogaster lalius Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Honey gourami Trichogaster chuna Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Pearl gourami Trichopodus leerii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Pygmy gourami Trichopsis pumila Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens hybrid Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens var. Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Snakehead Betta Betta channoides Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Three spot gourami Trichogaster trichopterus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| White Seam Betta Betta albimarginata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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