Can Giant Gourami live with Platy?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Platy (only 2.5" long) — it will be eaten.
- Giant Gourami is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Platy plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
Side-by-side
| Giant Gourami | Platy | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 70–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 7–8.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 10–28 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 200 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Giant Gourami (to keep Platy):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Yucatan Molly — 6", peaceful
- Sailfin Molly — 5", peaceful
Instead of Platy (to keep Giant Gourami):
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive
- Sailfin Molly — 5", peaceful
- Swordtail — 5.5", semi-aggressive
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