Can Gold Gourami live with Neon Tetra?
Light caution
Why
- Gold Gourami is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Neon Tetra plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
- Large size gap (Gold Gourami 6" vs Neon Tetra 1.5") — watch that the smaller one gets its share at feeding time.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–78°F and pH 6–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Gold Gourami | Neon Tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 68–78°F |
| pH | 6–8.5 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
How to make it work
- Use a larger, well-decorated tank with sightline breaks, keep everyone well-fed, and add the calmer fish first.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
Where to buy
- Neon Tetra: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
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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