Can Moonlight Gourami live with Pygmy Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Moonlight Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Pygmy Rasbora (only 0.8" long) — it will be eaten.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7.5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Moonlight Gourami | Pygmy Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 77–86°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7.5 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Moonlight Gourami (to keep Pygmy Rasbora):
- Thick-lipped Gourami — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Noble Gourami — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Pygmy Rasbora (to keep Moonlight Gourami):
- Lambchop Rasbora — 1.25", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Moonlight Gourami: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Pygmy Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics 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.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Moonlight Gourami · …with Pygmy Rasbora