Can Giant Gourami live with Neon Tetra?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Neon Tetra (only 1.5" long) — it will be eaten.
- Giant Gourami is semi-aggressive and may bully the peaceful Neon Tetra — give lots of space and cover.
Side-by-side
| Giant Gourami | Neon Tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 68–78°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 200 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Giant Gourami (to keep Neon Tetra):
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Pygmy Cory — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Moonlight Gourami — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Neon Tetra (to keep Giant Gourami):
- Angelfish — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Gold Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Giant Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Neon Tetra: buy at Aquarium Co-Op
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 Neon Tetra