Chocolate gourami vs Roundtail paradisefish: can they live together?

Verdict: With caution

  • The Roundtail paradisefish 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.
  • Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 26°C (79°F).
  • A pH of 6.0 suits both.
  • Minimum tank for the pair: 115 L (30 US gal)

Side by side

Chocolate gouramiRoundtail paradisefish
Adult size7 cm (2.8 in)7 cm (2.8 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature26–31°C (79–88°F)16–26°C (61–79°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 suitable–
Care levelDifficultEasy
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Species profiles