Can honey gouramis live with electric blue acaras?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Electric blue acaras are much bigger and pushier than honey gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.
What to watch
- Watch outElectric blue acaras are much bigger and pushier than honey gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–82°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: honey gouramis the top, electric blue acaras the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Honey gourami | Electric blue acara | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Top | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
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Questions
Can honey gouramis live with electric blue acaras?
Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Electric blue acaras are much bigger and pushier than honey gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.
What temperature suits both honey gouramis and electric blue acaras?
72–82 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do honey gouramis and electric blue acaras need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.












