Can Thai Devil Crab live with Licorice Gourami?
Caution — with care
Why
- Thai Devil Crab can grab Licorice Gourami while it sleeps — only fast mid/top-water fish are reasonably safe.
- No overlapping pH: Thai Devil Crab wants 7.5–8.5 but Licorice Gourami wants 4–6.
- No overlapping water hardness: Thai Devil Crab wants 8–18 dGH but Licorice Gourami wants 0–4 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Thai Devil Crab | Licorice Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 4–6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 8–18 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 1.4" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
How to make it work
- Only combine with fast, mid/top-water fish and give the tankmates plenty of escape routes.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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