What size tank does a honey gourami need?
At least 15 gallons (57 liters). The smallest standard tank that works is the 15 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable. We give the size for an adult fish, because the small fish in the shop will grow. Scientific name: Trichogaster chuna.
How many honey gouramis in each tank size?
This is how many each standard tank carries comfortably if honey gouramis are the only fish in it. Share the tank with other species and the number goes down.
| Tank | How many honey gouramis |
|---|---|
| 5 gallon | Too small |
| 10 gallon | Too small |
| 20 gallon long | up to 2 |
| 29 gallon | up to 3 |
| 40 gallon breeder | up to 5 |
| 55 gallon | up to 7 |
| 75 gallon | up to 9 |
| 125 gallon | up to 16 |
Check honey gouramis against your own tank and other fish
Tank mates for honey gouramis
These animals like the same water, are a safe size, and have a temper that fits. It is a match on paper: always watch new tankmates for the first week.
- Platy
- Cardinal tetra
- Glowlight tetra
- Black neon tetra
- Harlequin rasbora
- Otocinclus
- Rummy-nose tetra
- Lemon tetra
Poor matches
- Fancy goldfish: Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.
- Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and will bully or kill peaceful fish such as honey gourami.
- Molly: They need different water: Honey gourami likes a pH of 6–7.5, molly likes 7.5–8.5.
Questions and answers
What size tank does a honey gourami need?
At least 15 gallons (57 liters). The smallest standard tank that works is the 15 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable.
How many honey gouramis should be kept together?
One is fine. A honey gourami does not need company, though a large enough tank can hold more than one.
Can honey gouramis live in a 10 gallon tank?
No. Honey gourami needs at least 15 gallons (57 liters).
What temperature do honey gouramis need?
72–82 °F (22–28 °C), with a pH of 6–7.5. In most homes that means a heater.
Can honey gouramis live with a betta?
Usually, yes, in a tank of 15 gallons (57 liters) or more. They like the same water: 75–82 °F (24–28 °C). Every betta has its own temper, so watch closely for the first week and have a spare tank ready.
More fish
Adult size, tank size and water ranges follow the mainstream care consensus (Seriously Fish species profiles and FishBase maximum lengths). Where sources differ we use the more cautious figure. Stocking numbers come from our stocking calculator.