Chocolate gourami vs Moonlight gourami: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Moonlight gourami is aggressive towards other fish.
  • The Chocolate gourami is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Chocolate gourami can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • Both are comfortable at 26–30°C (79–86°F).
  • A pH of 6.0 suits both.

Side by side

Chocolate gouramiMoonlight gourami
Adult size7 cm (2.8 in)13 cm (5.1 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)110 L (29 US gal)
Temperature26–31°C (79–88°F)25–30°C (77–86°F)
pH4.0–6.06.0–8.0
Hardness0–4 dGH (0–71 ppm)2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressive
Community tankNot suitableGood
Care levelDifficultEasy
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles