Can oscars live with honey gouramis?
Verdict
No
No. Oscars and honey gouramis should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2 inches honey gouramis do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2 inches honey gouramis do.
- Watch outOscars are much bigger and pushier than honey gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.
- Watch outOscars grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for honey gouramis.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–81°F.
- pH 6–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: oscars the mid, honey gouramis the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Oscar | Honey gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Top |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for oscars
Common plecoYes
Clown loachYes
Black ghost knifeYes
BichirYes
Elephant nose fishYes
Chinese algae eaterYes
Better tank mates for honey gouramis
Questions
Can oscars live with honey gouramis?
No. Oscars and honey gouramis should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2 inches honey gouramis do.
What temperature suits both oscars and honey gouramis?
74–81 °F. Oscars need 74–81 °F, honey gouramis need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do oscars and honey gouramis need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the oscar. Add space for each extra fish.