Can Giant Gourami live with Thick-lipped Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Thick-lipped Gourami (only 3.5" long) — it will be eaten.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7.5 dGH.
- Giant Gourami is semi-aggressive and may bully the peaceful Thick-lipped Gourami — give lots of space and cover.
Side-by-side
| Giant Gourami | Thick-lipped Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 6–7.5 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 3.5" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 200 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Giant Gourami (to keep Thick-lipped Gourami):
- Swordtail — 5.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- 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
Instead of Thick-lipped Gourami (to keep Giant Gourami):
- Sailfin Molly — 5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Swordtail — 5.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Oscar — 16", aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Giant Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Thick-lipped 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 Giant Gourami · …with Thick-lipped Gourami