Ornate ctenopoma vs Chocolate gourami: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Chocolate gourami is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Chocolate gourami can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Ornate ctenopoma is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Ornate ctenopoma is aggressive towards other fish.
  • Both are comfortable at 26–28°C (79–82°F).
  • A pH of 6.0 suits both.

Side by side

Ornate ctenopomaChocolate gourami
Adult size8 cm (3.1 in)7 cm (2.8 in)
Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)26–31°C (79–88°F)
pH6.0–8.04.0–6.0
Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)0–4 dGH (0–71 ppm)
TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankNot suitableNot suitable
Care levelEasyDifficult
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles