Can Giant Gourami live with Axelrod's Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Axelrod's Rasbora (only 0.6" long) — it will be eaten.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.5.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5–6 dGH.
- Giant Gourami is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Axelrod's Rasbora plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
Side-by-side
| Giant Gourami | Axelrod's Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 4–6.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 1–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 0.6" |
| 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 Axelrod's Rasbora):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Pygmy Cory — 1", peaceful
Instead of Axelrod's Rasbora (to keep Giant Gourami):
- Blue Gourami — 5", semi-aggressive
- Angelfish — 6", peaceful
- Gold Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive
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