Can Giant Gourami live with Sailfin Molly?
Caution — with care
Why
- Giant Gourami may eat Sailfin Molly; add only full-grown adults, because juveniles and fry will be picked off.
- Giant Gourami is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Sailfin Molly plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–82°F and pH 7.5–8 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Giant Gourami | Sailfin Molly | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 68–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 12–30 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 5" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 200 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 200 gallons.
How to make it work
- Add only full-grown adults — never juveniles, which will be eaten.
- Use a larger, well-decorated tank with sightline breaks, keep everyone well-fed, and add the calmer fish first.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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