Can Giant Gourami live with Zebra Danio?
Not recommended
Why
- Giant Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Zebra Danio (only 2" long) — it will be eaten.
- Zebra Danio is a fin-nipper and will shred the long/flowing fins of Giant Gourami.
- Giant Gourami is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Zebra Danio plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
Side-by-side
| Giant Gourami | Zebra Danio | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 64–77°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–19 dGH | 5–19 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 2" |
| 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 Zebra Danio):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful
Instead of Zebra Danio (to keep Giant Gourami):
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive
- Blue Phantom Pleco — 7", peaceful
- Typhoon Pleco — 12", semi-aggressive
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