Moonlight gourami vs Roundtail paradisefish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Roundtail paradisefish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Moonlight gourami is aggressive towards other fish.
  • Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–8.0 suits both.

Side by side

Moonlight gouramiRoundtail paradisefish
Adult size13 cm (5.1 in)7 cm (2.8 in)
Minimum tank110 L (29 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)16–26°C (61–79°F)
pH6.0–8.06.0–8.0
Hardness2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankGood–
Care levelEasyEasy
DietOmnivoreCarnivore