Can Blue Gourami live with Pygmy Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Blue Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Pygmy Rasbora (only 0.8" long) — it will be eaten.
- Blue Gourami is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Pygmy Rasbora plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
Side-by-side
| Blue Gourami | Pygmy Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6–8.5 | 5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Blue Gourami (to keep Pygmy Rasbora):
- Croaking Gourami — 3", peaceful
- Black Skirt Tetra — 2.5", semi-aggressive
- Green Tiger Barb — 2.75", semi-aggressive
Instead of Pygmy Rasbora (to keep Blue Gourami):
- Blue Gourami — 5", semi-aggressive
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful
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