Can Bettas and Dwarf Gouramis Live Together?

No, not a good match. Betta and dwarf gourami both claim the top of the tank as their own. They usually fight.

Verdict
No, not a good match
Shared temperature
75–82 °F24–28 °C
Shared pH
6–7.8
Smallest tank for both
See below

Bettas and Dwarf Gouramis, side by side

BettaDwarf gourami
Adult size2.6 in6.5 cm3 in7.5 cm
Smallest tank5 gal19 L15 gal57 L
KeepOneOne
Temperature75–82 °F24–28 °C72–82 °F22–28 °C
pH6–7.86–7.8
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
SwimsNear the topNear the top

Why it does not work

Betta and dwarf gourami both claim the top of the tank as their own. They usually fight.

Better tank mates for bettas

Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

Questions and answers

Can bettas and dwarf gouramis live in the same tank?

No, not a good match. Betta and dwarf gourami both claim the top of the tank as their own. They usually fight.

What temperature suits bettas and dwarf gouramis?

75–82 °F (24–28 °C) suits both.

More pairs

Based on each species' adult size, water range and temperament (Seriously Fish, FishBase) and the rules of our stocking calculator. Individual fish differ: this is a guide, not a guarantee.