Can Kissing Gourami live with Royal Pleco?
Light caution
Why
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
- Kissing Gourami is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Royal Pleco plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
Sweet spot: both do well at 73–82°F and pH 6.5–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Kissing Gourami | Royal Pleco | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–8 dGH | 4–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 12" | 17" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 120 gal |
Together, plan on at least 120 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
- Use a larger, well-decorated tank with sightline breaks, keep everyone well-fed, and add the calmer fish first.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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