Can Altum Angelfish live with Kissing Gourami?
Caution — with care
Why
- Almost no shared temperature: Altum Angelfish wants 82–88°F and Kissing Gourami wants 72–82°F, so only 82°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- No overlapping water hardness: Altum Angelfish wants 1–5 dGH but Kissing Gourami wants 6–8 dGH.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.5.
- Kissing Gourami is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Altum Angelfish plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
Sweet spot: both do well at 82–82°F and pH 6.5–6.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Kissing Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 6.5–7.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 6–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 12" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 75 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
- Use a larger, well-decorated tank with sightline breaks, keep everyone well-fed, and add the calmer fish first.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
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