Can Licorice Gourami live with Oscar?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar’s mouth is big enough to swallow Licorice Gourami (only 1.4" long) — it will be eaten.
- Oscar is aggressive and will attack the peaceful Licorice Gourami.
- No overlapping water hardness: Licorice Gourami wants 0–4 dGH but Oscar wants 5–20 dGH.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6–6.
Side-by-side
| Licorice Gourami | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 74–81°F |
| pH | 4–6 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 0–4 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.4" | 16" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 75 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Licorice Gourami (to keep Oscar):
- Oscar — 16", aggressive
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive
Instead of Oscar (to keep Licorice Gourami):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Licorice Gourami — 1.4", peaceful
- Pygmy Cory — 1", peaceful
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