Best for
Aquariums where its role fits: centerpiece.
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Fish · Freshwater
Honey gourami
Trichogaster chuna
Honey gourami is a very popular aquarium species suitable for well maintained home aquariums.
Difficulty
Beginner
Aggression
3/10
Schooling
Low
Size
6.00 cm
Minimum volume
60 L
Temperature
24.0-28.0 ºC
Zone
Midwater
Lifespan
5 years
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Territoriality
Medium
Aggression
3/10
Activity
Moderate
Thermal sensitivity
Medium
Bioload
Low
Speed
Moderate
Predation risk
None
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Typical risk
Stability depends on temperature, group size, and real compatibility.
Aquarium zone
Where it lives best
Surface
Midwater
primary
Bottom
Quick compatibility
Community signals
Shrimp
Compatible
Snails
Compatible
Slow fish
Compatible
Aggressive fish
Conditional
Small fish
Compatible
Large fish
Compatible
Delicate plants
Conditional
Buying decision
Before buying Honey gourami
Review these points before adding it to your aquarium. They are practical notes based on its profile, ecological data, and known relationships.
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Adult volume
Make sure your aquarium is above 60 L before buying it.
A
Vulnerable fins
Avoid fin nippers or very nervous fish that may harass it.
Parameters
Water conditions
pH
6.0 - 7.5
GH
3 - 12
KH
1 - 6
Temperature
24.0 - 28.0 ºC
Growth and behavior
Juvenile to adult
Juvenile
As a juvenile it is usually more flexible and less dominant than an adult. Even so, it benefits from cover, stable parameters and tank mates that do not compete intensely in the midwater area.
Shift
The transition to adulthood usually brings more stable behavior when group size, space and parameters are suitable.
Adult
As an adult it behaves as a centerpiece species and needs space, tank mates and activity level to be well balanced. Its impact increases when bioload or competition is high.
Ecological profile
Role and biological pressure
Centerpiece
Centerpiece
Small
Low
Moderate
None
Profile: centerpiece species, with low bioload and primary use of the midwater area. It does not rely on a strong school, but it still needs a balanced community without harassment. It is vulnerable to harassment from fast fish or fin-nipping species.
Ecological radar
profile
Territoriality
52%
Aggression
30%
Activity
52%
Thermal sensitivity
52%
Bioload
24%
Common mistakes
What to avoid
Keeping it in tanks below the recommended adult volume.
Essential care
Keep it with carefully chosen tankmates and perform weekly water changes with stable parameters.
Daily time
10 min
Related biomes
Breeding
Breeding in aquariums is possible when good conditions are provided and a suitable setup is prepared.
Oviparous
Moderate
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Alerts and health
- Corriente suave
- Plantas
- Aire cálido sobre la superficie
Common issues
Ich
Problemas bacterianos
Expert notes
Interesting details
01
Es una especie muy popular en acuariofilia
02
Se aprecia más cuando se mantiene correctamente
Editorial confidence
Last review: June 2026
Content based on parameters, ecological profiles and manual relationships.
Profile data
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