Can Noble Gourami live with Typhoon Pleco?
Caution — with care
Why
- Almost no shared temperature: Noble Gourami wants 64–75°F and Typhoon Pleco wants 75–84°F, so only 75°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7 dGH.
- Typhoon Pleco is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Noble Gourami plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
- Large size gap (Typhoon Pleco 12" vs Noble Gourami 3") — watch that the smaller one gets its share at feeding time.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–75°F and pH 6.5–7.6 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Noble Gourami | Typhoon Pleco | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 64–75°F | 75–84°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 6.5–7.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7 dGH | 6–7.5 dGH |
| Adult size | 3" | 12" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 125 gal |
Together, plan on at least 125 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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