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Can Gold Gourami live with Opaline Gourami?

Compatible

Why

No conflicts — these two share similar water needs, temperament, and size, and neither is a threat to the other.

Sweet spot: both do well at 72–82°F and pH 6–8.5 — aim there.

Side-by-side

Gold GouramiOpaline Gourami
Temperature72–82°F72–82°F
pH6–8.56–8.5
Hardness (GH)5–20 dGH5–20 dGH
Adult size6"6"
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Min tank30 gal30 gal

Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.

Where to buy

Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.

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Everything compatible with Gold Gourami · …with Opaline Gourami

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