The dwarf gourami (Trichogaster lalius) is a semi-aggressive fish that grows to about 3.5 inches and spends its time near the surface. Keep only one male per tank, in a tank of 10 gallons or more, at 77–82°F and pH 6–7.5.
10 galsmallest tank
3.5″adult size
77–82°Ftemperature
6–7.5pH
1 maleper tank
Semi-aggressivetemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕Black skirt tetra: Dwarf gourami attacks, or is attacked by, Black skirt tetra.
- ✕Serpae tetra: Dwarf gourami attacks, or is attacked by, Serpae tetra.
- ✕White cloud mountain minnow: Dwarf gourami and White cloud mountain minnow need different temperatures (77–82°F vs 60–72°F).
- ✕Tiger barb: Dwarf gourami attacks, or is attacked by, Tiger barb.
- ✕Gold barb: Dwarf gourami and Gold barb need different temperatures (77–82°F vs 64–75°F).
- ✕Rosy barb: Dwarf gourami and Rosy barb need different temperatures (77–82°F vs 64–72°F).
- ✕Guppy: Dwarf gourami attacks, or is attacked by, Guppy.
- ✕Betta: Dwarf gourami attacks, or is attacked by, Betta.
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.