Chocolate gourami vs Croaking gourami: can they live together?

Verdict: With caution

  • The Croaking gourami is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Croaking gourami can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Chocolate gourami is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Chocolate gourami can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • Both are comfortable at 26–28°C (79–82°F).
  • A pH of 6.0 suits both.
  • Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)

Side by side

Chocolate gouramiCroaking gourami
Adult size7 cm (2.8 in)7.6 cm (3 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature26–31°C (79–88°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)
pH4.0–6.06.0–8.0
Hardness0–4 dGH (0–71 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankNot suitableNot suitable
Care levelDifficultModerate
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles