What size tank does a thick-lipped gourami need?
At least 18 gallons (68 liters). The smallest standard tank that works is the 20 gallon high. 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 labiosa.
How many thick-lipped gouramis in each tank size?
This is how many each standard tank carries comfortably if thick-lipped gouramis are the only fish in it. Share the tank with other species and the number goes down.
| Tank | How many thick-lipped 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 4 |
| 55 gallon | up to 6 |
| 75 gallon | up to 8 |
| 125 gallon | up to 13 |
Check thick-lipped gouramis against your own tank and other fish
Tank mates for thick-lipped 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.
- Glowlight tetra
- Penguin tetra
- Black neon tetra
- Black ruby barb
- Five-banded barb
- Bandit corydoras
- Lemon tetra
- Cherry barb
Poor matches
- Fancy goldfish: Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.
- Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and will bully or kill peaceful fish such as thick-lipped gourami.
- Molly: They need different water: Thick-lipped gourami likes a pH of 6–7.5, molly likes 7.5–8.5.
Questions and answers
What size tank does a thick-lipped gourami need?
At least 18 gallons (68 liters). The smallest standard tank that works is the 20 gallon high. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable.
How many thick-lipped gouramis should be kept together?
One is fine. A thick-lipped gourami does not need company, though a large enough tank can hold more than one.
Can thick-lipped gouramis live in a 10 gallon tank?
No. Thick-lipped gourami needs at least 18 gallons (68 liters).
What temperature do thick-lipped gouramis need?
72–81 °F (22–27 °C), with a pH of 6–7.5. In most homes that means a heater.
Can thick-lipped gouramis live with a betta?
Usually, yes, in a tank of 18 gallons (68 liters) or more. They like the same water: 75–81 °F (24–27 °C). Every betta has its own temper, so watch closely for the first week and have a spare tank ready.
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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.