Can glofish live with kissing gouramis?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Glofish and kissing gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. A grown kissing gourami may treat small glofish as food, especially at night.
What to watch
- Watch outA grown kissing gourami may treat small glofish as food, especially at night.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–80°F.
- pH 6–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| GloFish tetra | Kissing gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–80 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6–8 |
| Adult size | 2.5 in | 10.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 15 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for glofish
Better tank mates for kissing gouramis
All kissing gourami tank mates
Questions
Can glofish live with kissing gouramis?
Yes, with care. Glofish and kissing gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. A grown kissing gourami may treat small glofish as food, especially at night.
What temperature suits both glofish and kissing gouramis?
72–80 °F. Glofish need 72–80 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do glofish and kissing gouramis need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the kissing gourami. Add space for each extra fish.












