Dwarf gourami

A calm centrepiece fish that breathes air at the surface.

Dwarf gourami, side view

Care at a glance

Minimum tank10 gallons (38 L)
Temperature72–82°F (22–28°C)
pH6.0–7.5
How manyFine on its own
Adult size3.5 in (8.9 cm)
TemperamentPeaceful
Where it livesNear the top
TypeFish

Things to know

  • It breathes air from the surface, so leave a gap between the water and the lid.

Tanks that include dwarf gouramis

Each one opens in the planner and passes every check.

Good tank mates

Possible with care

Do not mix with

Open any pairing to see the reason.

Tank sizes that fit