Can Endler's Livebearer live with Giant Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Endler's Livebearer (only 1.2" long) — it will be eaten.
- Giant Gourami is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Endler's Livebearer plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
Side-by-side
| Endler's Livebearer | Giant Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 10–20 dGH | 5–19 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.2" | 24" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 200 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Endler's Livebearer (to keep Giant Gourami):
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive
- Blue Phantom Pleco — 7", peaceful
- Typhoon Pleco — 12", semi-aggressive
Instead of Giant Gourami (to keep Endler's Livebearer):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful
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