Spotted 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 Spotted ctenopoma is aggressive towards other fish.
  • The Spotted ctenopoma grows about twice as long as the Chocolate gourami; watch for bullying or predation.
  • Their temperature ranges don't overlap.
  • A pH of 6.0 suits both.

Side by side

Spotted ctenopomaChocolate gourami
Adult size15 cm (5.9 in)7 cm (2.8 in)
Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature5–25°C (41–77°F)26–31°C (79–88°F)
pH6.0–8.04.0–6.0
Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)0–4 dGH (0–71 ppm)
TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankGoodNot suitable
Care levelEasyDifficult
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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