Honey gourami
Trichogaster chuna
Osphronemidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
22-27 °C
pH
6-8
Size
13.7 cm
Lifespan
4 years
Min tank40 L
Price$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Honey gourami is a peaceful fish that requires a tank with a minimum capacity of 40L. It thrives in temperatures between 22.0-27.0°C and pH levels of 6.0-8.0.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (8)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate gourami Sphaerichthys osphromenoides Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Crescent betta Betta imbellis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Pygmy gourami Trichopsis pumila Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens hybrid Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Snakehead Betta Betta channoides Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| White Seam Betta Betta albimarginata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
3 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dwarf gourami Trichogaster lalius Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Pearl gourami Trichopodus leerii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Three spot gourami Trichogaster trichopterus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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