Can Pygmy Rasbora live with Three Spot / Blue Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Three Spot / Blue Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Pygmy Rasbora (only 0.8" long) — it will be eaten.
- Three Spot / Blue Gourami is semi-aggressive and may bully the peaceful Pygmy Rasbora — give lots of space and cover.
Side-by-side
| Pygmy Rasbora | Three Spot / Blue Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 5–7 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 5–19 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.8" | 5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Pygmy Rasbora (to keep Three Spot / Blue Gourami):
- Lambchop Rasbora — 1.25", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Gold Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Three Spot / Blue Gourami (to keep Pygmy Rasbora):
- Dwarf Gourami — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Honey Gourami — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Zebra Danio — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Pygmy Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Three Spot / Blue Gourami: 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 Pygmy Rasbora · …with Three Spot / Blue Gourami