The honey gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a peaceful fish that grows to about 2 inches and spends its time near the surface. It can be kept on its own, in a tank of 10 gallons or more, at 74–82°F and pH 6–7.5.
10 galsmallest tank
2″adult size
74–82°Ftemperature
6–7.5pH
1+group size
Peacefultemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕White cloud mountain minnow: Honey gourami and White cloud mountain minnow need different temperatures (74–82°F vs 60–72°F).
- ✕Rosy barb: Honey gourami and Rosy barb need different temperatures (74–82°F vs 64–72°F).
- ✕Paradise fish: Paradise fish is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Honey gourami.
- ✕Convict cichlid: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Fancy goldfish: Honey gourami and Fancy goldfish need different temperatures (74–82°F vs 65–72°F).
- ✕Comet goldfish: Honey gourami and Comet goldfish need different temperatures (74–82°F vs 60–72°F).
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.