Can Thai Freshwater Crab live with Croaking Gourami?
Caution — with care
Why
- Thai Freshwater Crab can grab Croaking Gourami while it sleeps — only fast mid/top-water fish are reasonably safe.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–82°F and pH 7–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Thai Freshwater Crab | Croaking Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 15 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
How to make it work
- Only combine with fast, mid/top-water fish and give the tankmates plenty of escape routes.
Design the whole tank, not just the stocking
Skapelab plans a complete, buildable planted aquarium around your fish — a hand-illustrated layout, the exact plants and hardscape, a placement map, and a full equipment and shopping list. Free.
Design a tank with Thai Freshwater Crab, Croaking Gourami →Everything compatible with Thai Freshwater Crab · …with Croaking Gourami