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Can honey gouramis live with rosy barbs?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and rosy barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Rosy barbs nip at slow fish. Honey gouramis cannot get away.

Honey gourami

Honey gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Rosy barb

Rosy barb64–77°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outRosy barbs nip at slow fish. Honey gouramis cannot get away.
Watch outRosy barbs are much bigger and pushier than honey gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.

What works

Both are fine at 72–77°F.
pH 6–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: honey gouramis the top, rosy barbs the mid.

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	Rosy barb
Temperature	72–82 °F	64–77 °F
pH	6–7.5	6–7.5
Adult size	2.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Top	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

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Questions

Can honey gouramis live with rosy barbs?

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and rosy barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Rosy barbs nip at slow fish. Honey gouramis cannot get away.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and rosy barbs?

72–77 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, rosy barbs need 64–77 °F.

What size tank do honey gouramis and rosy barbs need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the rosy barb. Add space for each extra fish.