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Dwarf Gourami Tank Mates & Compatibility

Dwarf Gourami

Trichogaster lalius

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)
Adult Size7.5 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSolo only
Showing 409 - 432 of 735 Tank Mates

Dwarf Gourami & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Trichogaster lalius · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Maingano Mbuna

Trichogaster lalius · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Maison Reef Peacock

Trichogaster lalius · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Malawi Eyebiter

Trichogaster lalius · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Malawi Gar

Trichogaster lalius · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Malawi Hawk

Trichogaster lalius · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Malaya Shrimp

Trichogaster lalius · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Trichogaster lalius · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Trichogaster lalius · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Marble Goby

Trichogaster lalius · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Marbled Bichir

Trichogaster lalius · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Marbled Hatchetfish

Trichogaster lalius · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Marbled Whiptail

Trichogaster lalius · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Marlier's Julie

Trichogaster lalius · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Trichogaster lalius · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Mayan Cichlid

Trichogaster lalius · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Trichogaster lalius · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Mbu Puffer

Trichogaster lalius · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Melon Barb

Trichogaster lalius · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Trichogaster lalius · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Midas Cichlid

Trichogaster lalius · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Midnight Catfish

Trichogaster lalius · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Trichogaster lalius · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Misool Rainbowfish

Trichogaster lalius · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful