Can Giant Gourami live with Licorice Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Licorice Gourami (only 1.4" long) — it will be eaten.
- No overlapping pH: Giant Gourami wants 6.5–8 but Licorice Gourami wants 4–6.
- No overlapping water hardness: Giant Gourami wants 5–19 dGH but Licorice Gourami wants 0–4 dGH.
- Giant Gourami and Licorice Gourami are both labyrinth fish — they claim the same surface territory and will fight, especially between males.
- Giant Gourami is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Licorice Gourami plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
Side-by-side
| Giant Gourami | Licorice Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 4–6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 0–4 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 1.4" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 200 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Giant Gourami (to keep Licorice Gourami):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Licorice Gourami — 1.4", peaceful
- Pygmy Cory — 1", peaceful
Instead of Licorice Gourami (to keep Giant Gourami):
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive
- Sailfin Molly — 5", peaceful
- Swordtail — 5.5", semi-aggressive
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