Species Profile
Croaking Gourami
Trichopsis vittata
Anabantoidspeaceful
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
top
Diet
Micro pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Larger relative of the sparkling gourami, makes an audible croaking sound during courtship and territorial displays, especially noticeable at night. Wants a quiet planted tank with floating cover; pairs work in 10gal+.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Croaking Gourami
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Croaking Gouramiin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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