Species Profile
Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
AnabantoidspeacefulLong-finned
Adult size
2″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
74–82°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
top
Diet
Flake, micro pellets
Notes
Honey-gold smaller cousin of the dwarf gourami, shier and far gentler. One of the few gouramis you can keep as a pair or trio in the same tank without territorial issues. Wants gentle flow and floating plants for cover.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Honey Gourami
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Honey 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.
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.
Pearl Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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