Croaking gourami vs Moonlight gourami: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Moonlight gourami is aggressive towards other fish.
  • The Croaking gourami is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Croaking gourami can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–8.0 suits both.

Side by side

Croaking gouramiMoonlight gourami
Adult size7.6 cm (3 in)13 cm (5.1 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)110 L (29 US gal)
Temperature22–28°C (72–82°F)25–30°C (77–86°F)
pH6.0–8.06.0–8.0
Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressive
Community tankNot suitableGood
Care levelModerateEasy
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles