Can honey gouramis live with serpae tetras?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and serpae tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Serpae tetras nip at slow fish. Honey gouramis cannot get away.

Honey gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Serpae tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outSerpae tetras nip at slow fish. Honey gouramis cannot get away.

What works

Both are fine at 72–79°F.
pH 6–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: honey gouramis the top, serpae tetras 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	Serpae tetra
Temperature	72–82 °F	72–79 °F
pH	6–7.5	6–7.5
Adult size	2.0 in	1.75 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Top	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for honey gouramis

All honey gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for serpae tetras

All serpae tetra tank mates

Questions

Can honey gouramis live with serpae tetras?

Yes, with care. Honey gouramis and serpae tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Serpae tetras nip at slow fish. Honey gouramis cannot get away.

What temperature suits both honey gouramis and serpae tetras?

72–79 °F. Honey gouramis need 72–82 °F, serpae tetras need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do honey gouramis and serpae tetras need together?

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