Spotted ctenopoma vs Moonlight gourami: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

The Moonlight gourami is aggressive towards other fish.
The Spotted ctenopoma is aggressive towards other fish.
Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 25°C (77°F).
A pH of 6.0–8.0 suits both.

Side by side

	Spotted ctenopoma	Moonlight gourami
Adult size	15 cm (5.9 in)	13 cm (5.1 in)
Minimum tank	210 L (55 US gal)	110 L (29 US gal)
Temperature	5–25°C (41–77°F)	25–30°C (77–86°F)
pH	6.0–8.0	6.0–8.0
Hardness	5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)	2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)
Temperament	Aggressive	Aggressive
Community tank	Good	Good
Care level	Easy	Easy
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore