Can Fancy Guppy (Female trio) live with Giant Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Fancy Guppy (Female trio) (only 2.4" long) — it will be eaten.
- Giant Gourami is semi-aggressive and may bully the peaceful Fancy Guppy (Female trio) — give lots of space and cover.
Side-by-side
| Fancy Guppy (Female trio) | Giant Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.8–7.8 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 8–20 dGH | 5–19 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.4" | 24" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 200 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Fancy Guppy (Female trio) (to keep Giant Gourami):
- Three Spot / Blue Gourami — 5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Oscar — 16", aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Giant Gourami (to keep Fancy Guppy (Female trio)):
- Black Molly — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Molly — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Fancy Guppy (Female trio): buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Giant Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Fancy Guppy (Female trio) · …with Giant Gourami