Can honey gouramis live with paradise fish?

Verdict

No. Honey gouramis and paradise fish should not share a tank. Paradise fish and honey gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

Honey gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Paradise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Deal breakerParadise fish and honey gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.
Watch outParadise fish nip at slow fish. Honey gouramis cannot get away.

What works

Both are fine at 72–79°F.
pH 6–7.5 suits both.

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	Paradise fish
Temperature	72–82 °F	61–79 °F
pH	6–7.5	6–8
Adult size	2.0 in	3.5 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Top	Top
Group	Alone or in pairs	One per tank
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Questions

Can honey gouramis live with paradise fish?

No. Honey gouramis and paradise fish should not share a tank. Paradise fish and honey gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and paradise fish?

72–79 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do honey gouramis and paradise fish need together?

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