Can Honey Gourami live with Axelrod's Rasbora?
Light caution
Why
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4–6 dGH.
- Large size gap (Honey Gourami 2" vs Axelrod's Rasbora 0.6") — watch that the smaller one gets its share at feeding time.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–79°F and pH 6–6.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Honey Gourami | Axelrod's Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 4–6.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–15 dGH | 1–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 0.6" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 15 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 15 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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