Can paradise fish live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict

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

Paradise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

Dwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Deal breakerParadise fish and dwarf gouramis are both labyrinth fish and tend to fight over the surface.
Watch outParadise fish nip at slow fish. Dwarf 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

	Paradise fish	Dwarf gourami
Temperature	61–79 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–8	6–7.5
Adult size	3.5 in	3.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Top	Top
Group	One per tank	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

All dwarf gourami tank mates

Questions

Can paradise fish live with dwarf gouramis?

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

What temperature suits both paradise fish and dwarf gouramis?

72–79 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

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

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