CheckMyFishTankHoney Gourami care
Trichogaster chuna · Freshwater · Beginner level care
A small, shy gourami that is calmer than the dwarf gourami.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Flakes, small pellets, frozen foods.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Honey Gourami in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Silver Dollar: Silver Dollar grows big enough to eat Honey Gourami.
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Honey Gourami.
- Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Honey Gourami.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid grows big enough to eat Honey Gourami.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Honey Gourami.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Honey Gourami.
- Firemouth Cichlid: Firemouth Cichlid grows big enough to eat Honey Gourami.
- Severum: Severum grows big enough to eat Honey Gourami.
Questions
What size tank does a Honey Gourami need?
At least 10 gallons. Adults grow to about 2 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Honey Gourami like?
72 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Honey Gourami should I keep together?
One is fine. If you keep more, keep one male, since males fight each other.
What do Honey Gourami eat?
Flakes, small pellets, frozen foods. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
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