Can honey gouramis live with mollies?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

Honey gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Molly72–82°F · pH 7.5–8.5

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What works

Both are fine at 72–82°F.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	Honey gourami	Molly
Temperature	72–82 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	7.5–8.5
Adult size	2.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Top	Top
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 3+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for mollies

All molly tank mates

Questions

Can honey gouramis live with mollies?

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and mollies?

72–82 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, mollies need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do honey gouramis and mollies need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the molly. Add space for each extra fish.