Can Licorice Gourami live with Zebra Danio?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Licorice Gourami wants 4–6 but Zebra Danio wants 6.5–7.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Licorice Gourami wants 0–4 dGH but Zebra Danio wants 5–19 dGH.
- Zebra Danio is a fin-nipper and will shred the long/flowing fins of Licorice Gourami.
Side-by-side
| Licorice Gourami | Zebra Danio | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 64–77°F |
| pH | 4–6 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 0–4 dGH | 5–19 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.4" | 2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
- Keep the nipper in a bigger group (8+) to spread out the nipping, and avoid long-finned tankmates.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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