Badis vs Chocolate gourami: can they live together?

Verdict: With caution

  • The Chocolate gourami is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Chocolate gourami can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Badis can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 26°C (79°F).
  • A pH of 6.0 suits both.
  • Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)

Side by side

BadisChocolate gourami
Adult size8 cm (3.1 in)7 cm (2.8 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature23–26°C (73–79°F)26–31°C (79–88°F)
pH6.0–8.04.0–6.0
Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)0–4 dGH (0–71 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankWith cautionNot suitable
Care level–Difficult
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles