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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
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Dwarf Gourami & Channel Catfish

Trichogaster lalius · Ictalurus punctatus

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

Dwarf Gourami & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Trichogaster lalius · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Checker Barb

Trichogaster lalius · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Checkerboard Cichlid

Trichogaster lalius · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Chequered Rainbowfish

Trichogaster lalius · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

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

Dwarf Gourami & Cherry Barb

Trichogaster lalius · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Cherry Shrimp

Trichogaster lalius · Neocaridina davidi

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

Dwarf Gourami & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Trichogaster lalius · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Chili Rasbora

Trichogaster lalius · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Trichogaster lalius · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Trichogaster lalius · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Chipokae Mbuna

Trichogaster lalius · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Trichogaster lalius · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Chocolate Cichlid

Trichogaster lalius · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Chocolate Gourami

Trichogaster lalius · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Trichogaster lalius · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Christmas Fulu

Trichogaster lalius · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Chuco Cichlid

Trichogaster lalius · Chuco godmanni

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

Dwarf Gourami & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Trichogaster lalius · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Clown Killifish

Trichogaster lalius · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Clown Knifefish

Trichogaster lalius · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Dwarf Gourami & Clown Loach

Trichogaster lalius · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Clown Pleco (L104)

Trichogaster lalius · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Gourami & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Trichogaster lalius · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Dwarf Gourami: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive